West Ridge Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Thornton, Colorado 80602 · School District 27J
#291 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#19326 of 50,301 nationally
About West Ridge Elementary
West Ridge Elementary is a public elementary located in Thornton, in the School District 27J school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 690 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 291st of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (76th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 690.
There are 36 schools in Thornton; West Ridge Elementary ranks 5th of 31 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)39%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.3
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 West Ridge Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Ridge Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Brantner Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students · 1.3 km away
Horizon High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students · 1.6 km away
Bright Horizons Preschool
Thornton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
36 students · 1.6 km away
Shadow Ridge Middle School
Thornton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students · 1.7 km away
Eagleview Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students · 1.8 km away
Glacier Peak Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students · 2.2 km away
Skyview Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
326 students · 2.3 km away
Rodger Quist Middle School
Thornton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students · 2.4 km away
Riverdale Ridge High School
Thornton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,784 students · 2.6 km away
Stellar Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
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691 students
Discovery Magnet School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
692 students
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School
Evans · Public elementary · Grades K–8
693 students
Second Creek Elementary School
Commerce City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students
Monarch K-8 School
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
698 students
STEM Launch
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
677 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Ridge Elementary a good school?
West Ridge Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 58.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #291 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 West Ridge Elementary rank in Colorado?
West Ridge Elementary ranks #291 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #19326 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Ridge Elementary?
West Ridge Elementary had 690 students in 2025.
Is West Ridge Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
West Ridge Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Ridge Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Ridge Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.