- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parker, CO
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Parker Core Knowledge Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080345000812Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 705
- students enrolled
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Core Knowledge Charter School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Parker, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345000812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.2 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 080345000812 · Parker, CO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
705 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.2 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Parker Core Knowledge Charter 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 705
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
705 students
What this shows Parker Core Knowledge Charter School reports 705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker Core Knowledge Charter School compares
Parker Core Knowledge Charter 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Colorado - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Asian 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Parker Core Knowledge Charter School is more 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 Parker Core Knowledge Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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 Parker Core Knowledge Charter 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 elementary 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 (~705 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
How many students attend Parker Core Knowledge Charter School?
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School has 705 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parker, CO. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker Core Knowledge Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker Core Knowledge Charter School is 15.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parker Core Knowledge Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Parker Core Knowledge Charter School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Parker, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker Core Knowledge Charter School?
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Parker Core Knowledge Charter School rank among elementary schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Core Knowledge Charter School ranks #1 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Parker on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Parker Core Knowledge Charter 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.