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Rock Ridge Elementary School

400 NORTH HERITAGE RD, CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104

Rock Ridge Elementary School

400 NORTH HERITAGE RD, CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104

About Rock Ridge Elementary School

Rock Ridge Elementary School is located at 400 North Heritage Road in Castle Rock set in the suburban residential neighbourhood of Founders Village. They serve students from grades PK-6 and enrolls approximately 466 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. In math, 28% of students reached the proficient level or higher, while in reading, 32% achieved that level or above. The student population is made up of 48% female students and 52% male students. Rock?????????? Ridge Elementary is a positive and bright place to learn which attracts and retains caring and dedicated teachers who focus on student engagement and motivation through the development of basic skills, building the student's natural desire to inquire and supporting their growth in different areas of life.

The housing market surrounding the area speaks for the neighbourhood and the average house price around Rock Ridge is close to 621,700 US dollars. The parents value the loving and community-centric atmosphere of Rock Ridge, the involvement of its staff, and the worldwide-focus curriculum of the school; thus, a great number of families consider it as one of the top elementary schools in ??????????Colorado.

Rock Ridge Elementary School Contact Information

Address

400 NORTH HERITAGE RD, CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104

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Phone

(303) 387-5150

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 28%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 28% in Math and 32% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
466
Total Students
$75499
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 199 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rock Ridge Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 70.1%
Asian 1.7%
Hispanic 20.6%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 6.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
70.1%
Asian
1.7%
Hispanic
20.6%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
6.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 466
42.5%
198 Female
57.5%
268 Male

Student Population

466 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

423 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Rock Ridge Elementary School welcomed the Mayor of Castle Rock for a special visit on November 10. Third-grade students enjoyed learning about leadership, community involvement, and how the town works together.

FAQ

Q1. How does Rock Ridge Elementary promote teamwork?

Ans. Students engage in team-based classroom activities and leadership programs, which help them to practice the qualities of cooperation and trust.

Q2. How does the school maintain open communication with parents?

Ans. Teachers and school leaders reach out to parents through modern communication tools like apps, newsletters, and meetings.

Q3. How does Rock Ridge Elementary support emotional well-being?

Ans. The school psychologists and teachers use mindfulness and emotional sensitivity as part of their daily interaction with students.

Q4. How does the school ensure student safety?

Ans. Safety measures such as secure entry systems, visitor ID checks and staff who are trained for different situations are in place to ensure that safety remains a top concern.

Q5. How does Rock Ridge recognize exceptional effort?

Ans. The monthly “Ridge Riser” accolade is a way of making public the students who, among others, show the traits of endurance, imagination, and ??????????empathy.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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