A+
Ralston Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
25856 Columbine Glen, Golden, CO 80401 · (303) 982-4386 · Part of Jefferson County School District R-1
Students
289
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
3%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Ralston Elementary School
- School Grade A+: near the top of Colorado’s public schools
- Math proficiency 54 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 25 pts above the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency84.5%
State average 30.5%
Reading / language arts72%
State average 47%
Location
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25856 Columbine Glen, Golden
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten46
Grade 152
Grade 257
Grade 342
Grade 448
Grade 544
Enrollment over time
268’20
252’21
274’22
288’23
289’24
Up 7.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 84%Two or more races 8%Hispanic 6%Asian 1%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.