Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, North Park School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North Park School's student population of 172 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Park School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Park School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1013 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
78%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Park School's ranking?
North Park School is ranked #1013 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Park School?
The graduation rate of North Park School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend North Park School?
172 students attend North Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of North Park School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Park School?
North Park School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Park School offer ?
North Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is North Park School part of?
North Park School is part of North Park School District R-1.
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