Parmalee Elementary School

4460 S Parmalee Gulch
Indian Hills, CO 80454
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parmalee Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 1% in CO
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Parmalee Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
261 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Parmalee Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parmalee Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#13 out of 1734 schools
(Top 1%)
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75-79%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parmalee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parmalee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
88%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Parmalee Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parmalee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parmalee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parmalee Elementary School's ranking?
Parmalee Elementary School is ranked #13 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Parmalee Elementary School often compared to?
Parmalee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Parmalee Elementary School?
261 students attend Parmalee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Parmalee Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parmalee Elementary School?
Parmalee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Parmalee Elementary School offer ?
Parmalee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Parmalee Elementary School part of?
Parmalee Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

School Calendar

View the Parmalee Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

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Date
Last Day for 5th Graders
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day of School/ 12:05 Dismissal
May 24, 2024 (Friday)

School Reviews

5   9/30/2019
Parmalee is a great school. The staff and faculty are exceptional, and the school is central to the community to an extent that I'd think is rare.
- Posted by Parent - Owen
5   8/13/2019
Our child currently goes here and he loves it. I love it too because he loves learning now. The staff is amazing - a perfect mix of compassion, patience, rigor, no-nonsense, fun and caring. We feel so grateful to be part of the community.
- Posted by Parent - Cheryl
5   11/19/2018
I went to this school in the 1970's and then I've had kids in school there from the 1990's to the present. I love it here. It's an amazing community for children to grow up in!
- Posted by Parent - Stacy
4   11/25/2016
I went here for 6 years! Best school ever! Lunch is not great though...
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Syd

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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