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Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

13095 PECOS ST WESTMINSTER CO 80030

About Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School, located in Westminster, Colorado, is part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district and offers a well-rounded Pre-K–5 education. Arapahoe Ridge’s philosophy is to be a "growth mindset" school and aims for students to think critically and compassionately and explore their potential, and grow as learners. Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School serves approximately 500 students, which calculates to a school-wide student-teacher ratio of approximately 19:1. Each child receives considerable attention in core subject areas such as reading, math, science, and language arts, as well as experience in the specialty areas of music, art, and physical education. The BASE program provides families with before and after-school care, and the school boasts of its inclusive facilities and supporting learning environment that contribute to Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School being considered one of the top-rated elementary schools in Colorado.

Contact Information

Address

13095 PECOS ST WESTMINSTER CO 80030

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Phone

(720) 972-5740

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
479
Total Students
$86272
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 130 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Arapahoe 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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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 Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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: 7:50 AM - 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 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 41.8%
Asian 7.8%
Hispanic 44.8%
Black 1.6%
Two+ Races 3.6%
Native Am. 1%
White
41.8%
Asian
7.8%
Hispanic
44.8%
Black
1.6%
Two+ Races
3.6%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 479
47%
225 Female
53%
254 Male

Student Population

479 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Arapahoe Ridge recently celebrated “Kindergarten Color Week” and announced the Board’s Mill Levy Override measure, set for the November 2025 ballot.

FAQ

Q: Is bus transportation provided by Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School?

A: Yes, transportation via district bus services is available for eligible students at designated stops and routes.

Q: What opportunities are available for after school activities at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School?

A: The clubs that are available now include art, choir, and sports-based programs.

Q: Does Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School teach languages?

A: Yes, Spanish enrichment is frequently part of school programming.

Q: How does Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School cultivate reading habits?

A: The library offers reading challenges and book fairs for all students.

Q: What meals does Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School provide?

A: Yes, a hot breakfast and lunch, daily from the district menu.

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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