Indian Ridge Elementary School

Aurora, CO 80015

Phone: (720) 886-8400
District: Cherry Creek 5 School District

9

GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 410 students

Indian Ridge Elementary School, a public school located in Aurora, CO, serves grades PK-5 in the Cherry Creek 5 School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Indian Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Aurora, CO. 410 students attend Indian Ridge Elementary School.

School Ratings

Category Rating Details
Test Scores 8/10 The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) data from Colorado Department of Education.
Student Growth 9/10 The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - CO CMAS - Cohort-referenced data from Colorado Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - CO PSAT/SAT - Cohort-referenced data from Colorado Department of Education.

Posted: March 11, 2025

we have just enjoyed the school so much! We have three kids currently enrolled. Their teachers have been so supportive, they have a great music art and gym program that the kids have really enjoyed! Two thumbs up from our family

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Posted: September 3, 2022

The teachers, staff and community at Indian Ridge are the best! Everyone strives for a supportive and inclusive environment.

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Posted: October 29, 2021

I have very mixed feelings about Indian Ridge. The teachers and staff seem helpful and compassionate; they attempt to put students first. However, after several years of my kids attending I feel there is emphasis put on academics rather than on emotional and social learning that I expect from an elementary school. Students who learn differently or may not fit in are often left to themselves rather than included and made to feel welcome. An example of this is the playground environment in which the kids are expected to know "how to play". Those kids who do not know how to socialize or are lacking some social skills are not given the hands on approach to foster participation in playground socialization (teachers spend this time socializing between themselves rather than interacting with their students).

The culture of the school is not always a collaborative problem solving environment between parents and teachers/ staff. As a parent who values a quality education and a love of learning it is disappointing to always expecting the environment to change and seeing very little if any positive outcomes from situations that need addressing. It always feels like a political battle rather than a collaborative learning partnership.

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Posted: August 23, 2018

Very positive. My daughter feels as if this is “her school” and that she is part of the “team.” She LOVES her school. As a parent, you can’t ask for much more!

Posted: August 23, 2018

We are in second grade and have not had too much in the previous years at the school, none this year yet.

Posted: August 23, 2018

Very positive experience and the are happy and well organized.

Posted: August 23, 2018

Posted: August 23, 2018

Principal is always available to parents and staff from what we have experienced.

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Posted: July 7, 2017

Great safe environment, lots of events and opportunities for the students and family. Tons of learning going on and lots of creativity too!!

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Posted: April 18, 2016

We transferred my son in the middle of the year. He is 11 and has Autism. We were so frustrated with his prior school, we were going to home school him. The staff at this school has been AMAZING! They welcomed us with open arms and have gone out of their way time and again to help us in any way they can. The principal is SO kind. Every time I see him, he's smiling and talking to someone and going out of his way to make sure everyone is having a great day. He has told me many times, "We're in this together". The ILC department (special needs) is by FAR the BEST program I've ever seen. Mr. Mike, the ILC teacher, is EXACTLY what a special needs teacher should be. He is THE most patient person I've ever seen in my life! ALL of the ILC staff are wonderful. I see them working with other children and they are all so kind and caring! His "typical" teacher (the class he's in when he's not in ILC) is THE sweetest teacher in the world. When the other kids are not in class, she will often come to ILC just to say hi to my son and see how he's doing. The kids are SO amazing with my son. It honestly makes me cry when I think of how all the kiddos go out of their way to say hi to him. I have never seen another child make fun of him or be anything but patient. SO if you are looking for an amazing school (and I have 3 other kids who have gone to different schools so I know), Indian Ridge is it! It is the most amazing elementary school I have ever seen! EVERY single staff member I've had the pleasure of working or meeting have just been SO pleasant and kind and HAPPY with their job (which I think makes a HUGE difference). I just can't say enough about this school. They haven't just done amazing things for my son, they are ALWAYS asking me if there's anything they can do to help or hugging me when I leave crying from a difficult drop off. They are just THE best school! <3

Posted: April 18, 2016

EVERY teacher we've worked with so far has gone above and beyond what they needed to while helping my son. They have made many changes to help my son. You can tell by the children that they amazing teachers because the kiddos are amazing! I haven't seen a single child being mean to another, HONESTLY!!

Posted: April 18, 2016

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Posted: February 24, 2015

It is excellent school I am happy that my kids going to that school. Teachers are best , and school more safer

Posted: October 1, 2014

Love the changes that have been made and the new Principal is very attentive and sincere.

Posted: September 23, 2013

Excellent school with a very diverse availability of extras to compliment their already strong education regiment. The new principle is very attentive and has great communication skills. I look forward to the next couple of years my daughter will be attending Indian Ridge.

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