Serving 703 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Parker Core Knowledge Charter School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School's student population of 703 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parker Core Knowledge Charter School is 0.55, 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
#4 out of 1734 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
23%
3%
Hispanic
9%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
63%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
2%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
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 Parker Core Knowledge Charter School's ranking?
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School is ranked #4 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Parker Core Knowledge Charter School often compared to?
Parker Core Knowledge Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Challenge To Excellence Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Parker Core Knowledge Charter School?
703 students attend Parker Core Knowledge Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Parker Core Knowledge Charter School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker Core Knowledge Charter School?
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Parker Core Knowledge Charter School offer ?
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Parker Core Knowledge Charter School part of?
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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