Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
Rank
: 10/
Top 1%10
Tel:
(303) 840-7070
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School serves 703 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School's student population of 703 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2016) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 703 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Parker Core Knowledge Charter School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #8 out of 1768 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 75% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County School District No. Re 1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Parker Core Knowledge Charter School is Colorado Early Colleges - Parker (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Global Village Academy - Douglas County (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Parker Global Village Academy - Douglas County Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-7 | 312 students10
0.4 miles
10940 South Parker Road #781
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 476-8044 0.4 PK-7 312 - Parker Colorado Early Colleges - Parker Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 538 students10
0.9 miles
10235 Parkglenn Way
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 260-0700 0.9 9-12 538 - Parker Pioneer Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 48%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 488 students10
1.0 miles
10881 Riva Ridge Street
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8400 1 PK-5 488 - Parker Iron Horse Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 477 students10
1.1 miles
20151 Tallman Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8525 1.1 PK-5 477 - Parker Pine Lane Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 767 students10
1.6 miles
6485 E Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8275 1.6 PK-6 767
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