Saddle Ranch Elementary School

805 WEST ENGLISH SPARROW TRAIL
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129

355 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Saddle Ranch Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the master-planned community of Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school operates under the Douglas County School District, which is widely recognized for its strong academic standards and community-focused approach to education. The school is situated in a quiet, residential setting, reflecting the family-oriented atmosphere of the surrounding Highlands Ranch area.

Academically, Saddle Ranch is known for its commitment to student growth, leveraging a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities. The school fosters a collaborative culture between staff, students, and parents, often highlighted by active PTA involvement and a focus on character development. With access to the resources and infrastructure provided by the Douglas County School District, Saddle Ranch provides a supportive, safe, and rigorous learning environment designed to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

355

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saddle Ranch Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	49
Black	3
Asian	15
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

White
275 (77.5%)
Hispanic
49 (13.8%)
Asian
15 (4.2%)
Two or More
10 (2.8%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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)387-6400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 38

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Saddle Ranch Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Saddle Ranch Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	182	51.3%
Male	173	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)