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Cherry Valley Elementary School vs. Rock Ridge Elementary School

Should you attend Cherry Valley Elementary School or Rock Ridge Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Cherry Valley Elementary School
9244 South State Highway 83
Franktown, CO 80116
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Rock Ridge Elementary School
400 North Heritage Road
Castle Rock, CO 80104
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 36 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rock Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-6
Total Students
36 students
466 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cherry Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rock Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cherry Valley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rock Ridge Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cherry Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rock Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rock Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#225 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
#1026 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cherry Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rock Ridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≥50%
(Top 20% in CO)
28%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherry Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-79%
(Top 10% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherry Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cherry Valley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rock Ridge Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
36
Kindergarten Students
4
67
Grade 1 Students
6
63
Grade 2 Students
6
64
Grade 3 Students
6
48
Grade 4 Students
4
65
Grade 5 Students
4
59
Grade 6 Students
6
64

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cherry Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rock Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cherry Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rock Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cherry Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rock Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cherry Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rock Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
83%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cherry Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rock Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cherry Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rock Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.30
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cherry Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rock Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cherry Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rock Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cherry Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rock Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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