- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parker, CO
Frontier Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frontier Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080345001875
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frontier Valley Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 3.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Frontier Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 schools in Parker, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Frontier Valley Elementary School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 080345001875 · Parker, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 17.6:1 · 3.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Frontier Valley Elementary School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Frontier Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 369
Frontier Valley Elementary School
369 students
What this shows Frontier Valley Elementary School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frontier Valley Elementary School compares
Frontier Valley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.6% | ▼ 91% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Colorado - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Frontier Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frontier Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frontier Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frontier Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Frontier Valley Elementary School?
Frontier Valley Elementary School has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parker, CO. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Valley Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frontier Valley Elementary School?
3.6% of students at Frontier Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontier Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frontier Valley Elementary School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Parker, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontier Valley Elementary School?
Frontier Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frontier Valley Elementary School rank among schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 schools in Parker, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Parker on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Frontier Valley Elementary School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.