- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indian Hills, CO
Parmalee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parmalee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080480000768
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parmalee Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Colorado schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 278
- students enrolled
Parmalee Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Parmalee Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 080480000768 · Indian Hills, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 18.5:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Parmalee Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Parmalee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 278
Parmalee Elementary School
278 students
What this shows Parmalee Elementary School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parmalee Elementary School compares
Parmalee 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 72% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Colorado - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Parmalee Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parmalee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parmalee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parmalee Elementary School
How many students attend Parmalee Elementary School?
Parmalee Elementary School has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indian Hills, CO. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parmalee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parmalee Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parmalee Elementary School?
10.8% of students at Parmalee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parmalee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parmalee Elementary School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Indian Hills, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parmalee Elementary School?
Parmalee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Parmalee Elementary School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.