Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Estes Park K-5 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Estes Park K-5 School's student population of 459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Estes Park K-5 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Estes Park K-5 School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1029 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
33%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
63%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Estes Park K-5 School's ranking?
Estes Park K-5 School is ranked #1029 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Estes Park K-5 School often compared to?
Estes Park K-5 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyons Elementary School, Big Thompson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Estes Park K-5 School?
459 students attend Estes Park K-5 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Estes Park K-5 School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estes Park K-5 School?
Estes Park K-5 School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Estes Park K-5 School offer ?
Estes Park K-5 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Estes Park K-5 School part of?
Estes Park K-5 School is part of Estes Park School District R-3.
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