Larkspur Elementary School
Tel:
(303)387-5375
- Larkspur Elementary School serves 229 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Larkspur Elementary School's student population of 229 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 229 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Larkspur Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Larkspur Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #635 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 89% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County No. Re 1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Larkspur Elementary School is Palmer Ridge High School (8.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lewis-palmer Middle School (9.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Palmer Lake Elementary School (7.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palmer Lake Palmer Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 349 students
7.6 miles
115 Upper Glenway
Palmer Lake, CO 80133
(719)488-4760 7.6 PK-6 349 - Monument Palmer Ridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 1184 students
8.8 miles
19255 Monument Hill Road
Monument, CO 80132
(719)867-8600 8.8 9-12 1184 - Monument Lewis-palmer Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 856 students
9.2 miles
1776 Woodmoor Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719)488-4776 9.2 7-8 856 - Castle Rock Edcsd: Colorado Cyber School Grades: K-12 | 163 students
9.4 miles
801 South Perry Street Ste 130
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303)387-9465 9.4 K-12 163 - Monument Lewis-palmer Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 421 students
9.6 miles
1315 Lake Woodmoor Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719)488-4750 9.6 PK-6 421
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