Ralston Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Golden, Colorado 80401 · Jefferson County School District No. R-1
#18 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#3488 of 50,301 nationally
About Ralston Elementary School
Ralston Elementary School is a public elementary located in Golden, in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 289 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 18th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 289.
There are 13 schools in Golden; Ralston Elementary School ranks 1st of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)3.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ralston Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 3.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ralston Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bergen Elementary School
Evergreen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students · 5.6 km away
Shelton Elementary School
Golden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students · 6.7 km away
Mitchell Elementary School
Golden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
478 students · 7.2 km away
Evergreen Middle School
Evergreen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students · 7.3 km away
Golden High School
Golden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,469 students · 7.5 km away
Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen
Evergreen · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
350 students · 8.4 km away
Bell Middle School
Golden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students · 8.5 km away
Golden View Classical Academy
Golden · Charter other · Grades K–12
737 students · 8.7 km away
Parmalee Elementary School
Indian Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students · 8.9 km away
Clear Creek High School
Evergreen · Public high · Grades 9–12
182 students · 9.5 km away
Similar schools
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290 students
Stott Elementary School
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288 students
Twain Elementary School
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Giberson Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ralston Elementary School a good school?
Ralston Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 82.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #18 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ralston Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Ralston Elementary School ranks #18 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #3488 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ralston Elementary School?
Ralston Elementary School had 289 students in 2025.
Is Ralston Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Ralston Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ralston Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ralston Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.