Rock Ridge Elementary School

400 NORTH HERITAGE ROAD
CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104

449 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Rock Ridge Elementary School, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Douglas County School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves a diverse student body from kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on building a strong foundational curriculum that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic instruction, Rock Ridge Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community among students, parents, and staff. The school encourages active parental involvement and offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the educational experience. By prioritizing a well-rounded approach to learning, Rock Ridge aims to instill a lifelong love of discovery and civic responsibility in its students, positioning itself as a vital cornerstone of the Castle Rock community.

449

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	83
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	26
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
329 (73.3%)
Hispanic
83 (18.5%)
Two or More
26 (5.8%)
Black
7 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-5150
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 45

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rock Ridge Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	62
Grade 6	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rock Ridge Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	202	45%
Male	247	55%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)