Parmalee Elementary School

4460 S Parmalee Gulch
Indian Hills, CO 80454
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 278 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parmalee Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5% in CO
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parmalee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Parmalee Elementary School's student population of 278 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Parmalee Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parmalee Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#36 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
70-74%
33%
75-79%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
83%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
(22-23)
25.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parmalee Elementary School's ranking?
Parmalee Elementary School is ranked #36 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Parmalee Elementary School often compared to?
Parmalee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Parmalee Elementary School?
278 students attend Parmalee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Parmalee Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parmalee Elementary School?
Parmalee Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Parmalee Elementary School offer ?
Parmalee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parmalee Elementary School part of?
Parmalee Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

School Reviews

4   10/10/2025
I went here for 6 years! Best school ever! Lunch is not great though...
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Syd
5   10/10/2025
I went to this school in the 1970's and then I've had kids in school there from the 1990's to the present. I love it here. It's an amazing community for children to grow up in!
- Posted by Parent - Stacy
5   10/10/2025
Our child currently goes here and he loves it. I love it too because he loves learning now. The staff is amazing - a perfect mix of compassion, patience, rigor, no-nonsense, fun and caring. We feel so grateful to be part of the community.
- Posted by Parent - Cheryl
5   10/10/2025
Parmalee is a great school. The staff and faculty are exceptional, and the school is central to the community to an extent that I'd think is rare.
- Posted by Parent - Owen

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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