Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School's student population of 510 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is ranked #143 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Buffalo Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timber Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Ridge Elementary School?
510 students attend Buffalo Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buffalo Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Ridge Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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