Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ralston Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ralston 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
Ralston Elementary School's student population of 288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ralston Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralston Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#30 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
85%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
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 Ralston Elementary School's ranking?
Ralston Elementary School is ranked #30 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Ralston Elementary School often compared to?
Ralston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Arsdale Elementary School, Fairmount Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ralston Elementary School?
288 students attend Ralston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ralston Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralston Elementary School?
Ralston Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ralston Elementary School offer ?
Ralston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ralston Elementary School part of?
Ralston Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Ralston Elementary School located?
Ralston Elementary School is located in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Golden, CO.
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