At a glance
Reported students
705
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
502.5
Parker Core Knowledge: 705 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 703
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46.63
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Parker Core Knowledge
Parker Core Knowledge is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Parker. It is one of 88 current school records connected to Douglas County School District No. Re 1. NCES reports 705 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.6%) and Asian (27.9%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Parker Core Knowledge
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.6%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black0.1%
- Asian27.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Star Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
684 reported students
Pine Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
744 reported students
Gold Rush Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
639 reported students
Parker Performing Arts
Elementary · Grades KG–08
638 reported students
Clear Sky Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
627 reported students
World Compass Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
791 reported students
Public schools near Parker Core Knowledge
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Lane Elementary Elementary · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–06 | 744 | 0.8 mi |
| Global Village Academy - Douglas County Elementary · Charter · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | KG–07 | 450 | 1.2 mi |
| Pioneer Elementary School Elementary · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–05 | 449 | 1.5 mi |
| Cherokee Trail Elementary School Elementary · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–06 | 553 | 1.6 mi |
| Iron Horse Elementary School Elementary · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–05 | 430 | 1.8 mi |
| Challenge to Excellence Charter School Elementary · Charter · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | KG–08 | 551 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Parker Core Knowledge
What grades does Parker Core Knowledge serve?
Parker Core Knowledge reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
How many students attend Parker Core Knowledge?
Parker Core Knowledge reported 705 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 703 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Parker Core Knowledge?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 705 students and 45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Parker Core Knowledge a public, charter, or magnet school?
Parker Core Knowledge is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Parker Core Knowledge students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
9.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Parker Core Knowledge in?
Parker Core Knowledge is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, based in Castle Rock, CO, which operates 88 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Parker Core Knowledge?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pine Lane Elementary (0.8 mi), Global Village Academy - Douglas County (1.2 mi), Pioneer Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.