Pine Ridge Elementary School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

6525 S. WHEATLANDS PARKWAY
AURORA, CO 80016

617 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pine Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in the Wheatlands neighborhood of Aurora, Colorado, serving students within the Cherry Creek School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body. The campus is integrated into a growing suburban community, providing a collaborative environment where teachers, staff, and families work together to foster a supportive learning culture.

Beyond its core academic programs, Pine Ridge places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character education. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities aimed at developing well-rounded students. With its focus on innovation and maintaining high educational standards, Pine Ridge Elementary remains a central hub for families in the Aurora area looking for a strong foundation in their children’s early formative years.

617

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	333
Hispanic	103
Black	52
Asian	54
Two or More	72
American Indian	3

White
333 (54.0%)
Hispanic
103 (16.7%)
Two or More
72 (11.7%)
Asian
54 (8.8%)
Black
52 (8.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Phone:	(720)886-8800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 109