Park Elementary School serves 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Park Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Park Elementary School's student population of 411 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Park Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#543 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
22%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
59%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Park Elementary School's ranking?
Park Elementary School is ranked #543 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Park Elementary School often compared to?
Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Needham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
411 students attend Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Park Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Park Elementary School offer ?
Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Park Elementary School part of?
Park Elementary School is part of Durango School District No. 9-R.
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