Serving 705 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Parker Core Knowledge ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parker Core Knowledge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Parker Core Knowledge's student population of 705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
705 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parker Core Knowledge ranks within the top 1% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parker Core Knowledge is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 1748 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Asian
28%
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
White
57%
49%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parker Core Knowledge's ranking?
Parker Core Knowledge is ranked #6 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Parker Core Knowledge often compared to?
Parker Core Knowledgeis often viewed alongside schools like Challenge To Excellence Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Parker Core Knowledge?
705 students attend Parker Core Knowledge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Parker Core Knowledge students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parker Core Knowledge?
Parker Core Knowledge has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Parker Core Knowledge offer ?
Parker Core Knowledge offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parker Core Knowledge part of?
Parker Core Knowledge is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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