Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Parr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1500 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
38%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
46%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parr Elementary School's ranking?
Parr Elementary School is ranked #1500 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Parr Elementary School?
185 students attend Parr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Parr Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parr Elementary School?
Parr Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Parr Elementary School offer ?
Parr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parr Elementary School part of?
Parr Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Parr Elementary School located?
Parr Elementary School is located in the Far Horizons neighborhood of Arvada, CO.
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