Serving 161 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Larkspur Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Larkspur Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in Larkspur, CO, covering an area of approximately 158.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Larkspur Elementary School's student population of 161 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Larkspur Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Larkspur Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#419 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Larkspur Elementary School's ranking?
Larkspur Elementary School is ranked #419 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Larkspur Elementary School often compared to?
Larkspur Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Larkspur Elementary School?
161 students attend Larkspur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Larkspur Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Larkspur Elementary School?
Larkspur Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Larkspur Elementary School offer ?
Larkspur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Larkspur Elementary School part of?
Larkspur Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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