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#784 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 43% in state
West Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · School District 27j · Thornton, CO
A School District 27j elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13102 MONACO STREET, Thornton, CO 80602
- Math 49% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Ridge Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Ridge Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,129/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thornton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$146,679
Median home value
$639,300
Median rent
$2,574/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
92.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Bright Horizons PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK | 1.0 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Eagleview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Glacier Peak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 453 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
School District 27j
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #4 of 31
- District spending per student
- $10,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Ridge Elementary is listed in School District 27J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Ridge Elementary
West Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Thornton, CO, part of School District 27j, serving approximately 715 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #784 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Ridge Elementary
What grades does West Ridge Elementary serve?
West Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend West Ridge Elementary?
West Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 715 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Ridge Elementary rank in CO?
West Ridge Elementary ranks #784 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is West Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Ridge Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, West Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Ridge Elementary?
37.8% of students at West Ridge Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 715
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (720) 685-5300
- Area population (ZIP 80602)
- 42,237
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80602; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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