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West Ridge Elementary

Thornton, Colorado · Grades PreK to 5 · School District 27J

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About West Ridge Elementary

Located in Thornton, Colorado, West Ridge Elementary is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 690 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Thornton. With about 40.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.2 students per teacher. School District 27J runs 30 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Adams County. Families comparing options will find 41 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	13102 Monaco Street, Thornton, CO 80602
Phone	(720) 685-5300
School district	School District 27J
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	690
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	40.2
Students per teacher	17.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Adams County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080258006326). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Brantner Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Thornton · 0.8 mi Horizon High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Brighton, CO · 1 mi Shadow Ridge Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Thornton · 1.1 mi Eagleview Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Thornton · 1.1 mi Glacier Peak Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Brighton, CO · 1.4 mi Skyview Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Thornton · 1.4 mi Rodger Quist Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Thornton · 1.5 mi Frassati Catholic AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Thornton · 1.6 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does West Ridge Elementary serve?

West Ridge Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend West Ridge Elementary?

West Ridge Elementary reported 690 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Elementary?

About 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 690 students and 40.2 teachers in federal data.

Is West Ridge Elementary a public or charter school?

West Ridge Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is West Ridge Elementary in?

West Ridge Elementary is part of School District 27J. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/school-district-27j/

Where is West Ridge Elementary located?

West Ridge Elementary is at 13102 Monaco Street, Thornton, CO 80602. The phone number is (720) 685-5300.

How many other schools are near West Ridge Elementary?

There are 41 other schools within 5 miles of West Ridge Elementary in our directory.