Serving 705 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Parker Core Knowledge 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 83% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (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 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: CORE KNOWLEDGE CHARTER SCHOOL serves the northeast part of Parker, CO, with a compact attendance zone that allows for a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school. The furthest edge of the zone is approximately 0.9 miles away, ensuring that families in the area have easy access to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parker Core Knowledge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Parker Core Knowledge's student population of 705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
705 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parker Core Knowledge ranks within the top 1% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parker Core Knowledge is 0.59, 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
#6 out of 1748 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
28%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-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 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parker Core Knowledge's ranking?
Parker Core Knowledge is ranked #6 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Parker Core Knowledge often compared to?
Parker Core Knowledgeis often viewed alongside schools like North Star Academy, Challenge To Excellence Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Parker Core Knowledge?
705 students attend Parker Core Knowledge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Parker Core Knowledge students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parker Core Knowledge?
Parker Core Knowledge has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Parker Core Knowledge offer ?
Parker Core Knowledge offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parker Core Knowledge part of?
Parker Core Knowledge is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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