Serving 583 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prospect Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Prospect Valley Elementary School serves the northeast part of Wheat Ridge, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prospect Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Prospect Valley Elementary School's student population of 583 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prospect Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prospect Valley Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#329 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-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 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prospect Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Prospect Valley Elementary School is ranked #329 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Prospect Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Prospect Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peak Expeditionary - Pennington by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Prospect Valley Elementary School?
583 students attend Prospect Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Prospect Valley Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prospect Valley Elementary School?
Prospect Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prospect Valley Elementary School offer ?
Prospect Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prospect Valley Elementary School part of?
Prospect Valley Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Prospect Valley Elementary School located?
Prospect Valley Elementary School is located in the Applewood Villages neighborhood of Wheat Ridge, CO.
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