Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Iron Horse Elementary School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Iron Horse Elementary School serves the northeast part of Parker, CO, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Iron Horse Elementary School's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Iron Horse Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iron Horse Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#613 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
64%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iron Horse Elementary School's ranking?
Iron Horse Elementary School is ranked #613 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Iron Horse Elementary School often compared to?
Iron Horse Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frontier Valley Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Iron Horse Elementary School?
430 students attend Iron Horse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Iron Horse Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Iron Horse Elementary School?
Iron Horse Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Iron Horse Elementary School offer ?
Iron Horse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Iron Horse Elementary School part of?
Iron Horse Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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