Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

13095 PECOS STREET
WESTMINSTER, CO 80030

arapahoe.adams12.org

465 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School, located in Westminster, Colorado, serves as a community-focused learning environment within the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. Dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. With a commitment to inclusivity, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students of diverse backgrounds can thrive, supported by a staff dedicated to personalized instruction and social-emotional development.

Beyond the standard core curriculum, Arapahoe Ridge places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, viewing education as a collaborative effort between home and school. The campus utilizes its digital resources and modern facilities to enhance student learning, while also offering various opportunities for students to explore their interests through extracurricular activities. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive school culture, Arapahoe Ridge aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are equipped with the skills and confidence to succeed in a global society.

465

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	242
Black	4
Asian	20
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
242 (52.0%)
White
176 (37.8%)
Asian
20 (4.3%)
Two or More
20 (4.3%)
Black
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
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:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-5740
Website:	http://arapahoe.adams12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 74

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	74
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	231	49.7%
Male	234	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)