Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park Lane Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Lane Elementary School's student population of 484 students has grown by 88% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Motto
We have Panther PRIDE!
School Rankings
Park Lane Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Lane Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1725 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
57%
36%
Black
16%
5%
White
7%
50%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Park Lane Elementary School is ranked #1725 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Park Lane Elementary School?
484 students attend Park Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Park Lane Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Lane Elementary School?
Park Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Park Lane Elementary School offer ?
Park Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Lane Elementary School part of?
Park Lane Elementary School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County.
In what neighborhood is Park Lane Elementary School located?
Park Lane Elementary School is located in the Morris Heights neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
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