Top Rankings
Elizabeth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,379 students in Elizabeth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Elizabeth School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
2,379 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Elizabeth School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.62
# American Indian Students
16 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
315 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
35%
# Black Students
7 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,959 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
82%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
139
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
172
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
183
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
165
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
186
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
173
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
180
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
190
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
186
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
167
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
166
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
160
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,078 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,281 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,078
$15,418
Spending / Student
$11,281
$15,735
Best Elizabeth School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Singing Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41012 Madrid Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 646-1858
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 646-1858
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
34500 County Road 13
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4616
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4616
Grades: 9-12
| 679 students
Rank: #33.
Elizabeth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34427 County Road 13
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4520
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Legacy Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1975 Legacy Circle
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-2636
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-2636
Grades: K-8
| 415 students
Rank: #55.
Running Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Elbert Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool
Magnet School
589 South Banner Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Grades: PK
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Singing Hills Preschool
Magnet School
41012 Madrid Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 646-1858
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 646-1858
Grades: PK
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elizabeth School District?
Elizabeth School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,379 students.
What is the rank of Elizabeth School District?
Elizabeth School District is ranked #53 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabeth School District?
82% of Elizabeth School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elizabeth School District?
Elizabeth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Elizabeth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,281 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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