Enrollment
705
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 080345000812 Charter school
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School — Parker, CO
Federal NCES profile for Parker Core Knowledge Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parker Core Knowledge Charter School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School reports 705 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 45.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spends $14,103 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.8% from local sources (property taxes), 40.8% from the state, and 6.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Parker Core Knowledge Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 86% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 46% in Colorado — lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 705 Top 86% in Colorado — larger than 14% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Students per teacher 15.7:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080345000812
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which includes Parker Core Knowledge Charter School.
$14,103
Per student
-33%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
Similar elementary schools in Parker
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North Star Academy
Standard public school
684 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
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612 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Challenge to Excellence Charter School
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551 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Global Village Academy - Douglas County
Standard public school
450 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Singing Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
383 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in PARKER, CO.
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 7% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in PARKER, CO.
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 (C-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.