Enrollment
252
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lamar, CO
Parkview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parkview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080522000864
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkview Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Lamar · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkview Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lamar, CO.
School address
District: Lamar School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080522000864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkview Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkview Elementary School
Parkview Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lamar, Colorado, enrolling 252 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 66.5% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 252 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #119.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (29%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lamar School District No. Re-2 spends $9,479 per pupil, 42% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lamar School District No. Re-2 also operates Lamar High School (393 students) and Lamar Middle School (275 students) alongside Parkview Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Parkview Elementary School compares
Parkview Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 73% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 51% in Colorado - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,479
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.9%
White 28.6%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Parkview Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamar School District No. Re-2, which includes Parkview Elementary School.
$9,479
Per student
-42%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.9%
State 62.4%
Federal 19.7%
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.
How Parkview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alta Vista Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melvin Hendrickson Development Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 40.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~252 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Parkview Elementary School
How many students attend Parkview Elementary School?
Parkview Elementary School has 252 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lamar, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkview Elementary School?
66.5% of students at Parkview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parkview Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment, in Lamar, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkview Elementary School?
Parkview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parkview Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lamar?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lamar, 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 Lamar on the city page.
Is Parkview Elementary School a good school?
Parkview Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lamar School District No. Re-2?
Besides Parkview Elementary School, Lamar School District No. Re-2 also operates Lamar High School (393 students), Lamar Middle School (275 students), and Washington Elementary School (222 students). See the Lamar School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.
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