Top Rankings
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 837 students in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,941 Schools
# Students
837 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.61
# American Indian Students
4 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
35%
# Black Students
n/a
40,168 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
683 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
82%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
81
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
58
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
67
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
53
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
62
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
68
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
65
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
56
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,379 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,865 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$12 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending (20-21)
$11 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$14,379
$15,247
Spending / Student (20-21)
$12,865
$15,560
Best Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Platte Canyon High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
57243 Us Highway 285
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1737 Cr 43
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Fitzsimmons Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57093 Us Highway 285
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Grades: 6-8
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park?
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park manages 3 public schools serving 837 students.
What is the rank of Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park?
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park is ranked #36 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park?
82% of Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park?
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,865 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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