At a glance
Reported students
410
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
549
Indian Ridge Elementary School: 410 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 431
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Indian Ridge Elementary School
Indian Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Aurora. It is one of 69 current school records connected to Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah. NCES reports 410 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.4%). English learners represent 16% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Indian Ridge Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62%
- Hispanic12.4%
- Black9%
- Asian7.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Meadow Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
401 reported students
Trails West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students
Cimarron Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
393 reported students
Highline Community Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
435 reported students
Independence Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
439 reported students
Peakview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
447 reported students
Public schools near Indian Ridge Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 439 | 0.7 mi |
| Trails West Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 425 | 0.9 mi |
| Meadow Point Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 401 | 1 mi |
| Sagebrush Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 354 | 1.4 mi |
| Fox Hollow Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 555 | 1.6 mi |
| Summit Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 337 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Indian Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Indian Ridge Elementary School serve?
Indian Ridge Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah.
How many students attend Indian Ridge Elementary School?
Indian Ridge Elementary School reported 410 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 431 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Indian Ridge Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 410 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Indian Ridge Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Indian Ridge Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Indian Ridge Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Indian Ridge Elementary School in?
Indian Ridge Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah, based in Greenwood Village, CO, which operates 69 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Indian Ridge Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Independence Elementary School (0.7 mi), Trails West Elementary School (0.9 mi), Meadow Point Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.