- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Parkview Elementary School held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 080522000864 · Lamar, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 15.8:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lamar High School (393 students)
Parkview Elementary School held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Parkview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lamar High Sch
Lamar High School
393 students
- Lamar Middle S
Lamar Middle School
275 students
- This school
Parkview Elementary School
252 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
222 students
- Alta Vista Cha 133
Alta Vista Charter School
133 students
- Melvin Hendric 122
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center
122 students
What this shows Parkview Elementary School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkview Elementary School compares
Parkview 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,990
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
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.
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
District finance for Lamar School District No. Re-2 reports $10,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~252 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.