Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School vs. Alsup Elementary School
Should you attend Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School or Alsup Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Most improved public schools
Diversity
Alsup Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alsup Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
500 students
463 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#696 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1573 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
69
67
Kindergarten Students
70
66
Grade 1 Students
77
72
Grade 2 Students
65
67
Grade 3 Students
81
70
Grade 4 Students
75
58
Grade 5 Students
63
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
1%
% Hispanic
45%
83%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
42%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
14%
