Enrollment
383
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parker, CO
Singing Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Singing Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080372001532
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Singing Hills Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Singing Hills Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Singing Hills Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Parker, CO.
School address
District: Elizabeth School District · Colorado
NCES ID 080372001532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Singing Hills Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Singing Hills Elementary School
Singing Hills Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Parker, Colorado, enrolling 383 students.
At 15.3:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.4% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Colorado average.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 330 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #239, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Elizabeth School District spends $11,990 per pupil, 26% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Elizabeth School District also operates Elizabeth High School (668 students) and Legacy Academy (428 students) alongside Singing Hills 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 Singing Hills Elementary School compares
Singing Hills 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Colorado - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$11,990
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Singing Hills Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elizabeth School District, which includes Singing Hills Elementary School.
$11,990
Per student
-26%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.8%
State 45.4%
Federal 10.8%
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 Singing Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Legacy Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Running Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Singing Hills Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Singing Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 72:1
- 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 (~383 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Singing Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Singing Hills Elementary School?
Singing Hills Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parker, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Singing Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Singing Hills Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% lower 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 Singing Hills Elementary School?
12.4% of students at Singing Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Singing Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Singing Hills Elementary School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Parker, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Singing Hills Elementary School?
Singing Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Singing Hills Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Singing Hills Elementary School ranks #3 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.
Is Singing Hills Elementary School a good school?
Singing Hills Elementary School earns 40/100 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 Elizabeth School District?
Besides Singing Hills Elementary School, Elizabeth School District also operates Elizabeth High School (668 students), Legacy Academy (428 students), and Elizabeth Middle School (386 students). See the Elizabeth School District district page for the complete list.
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