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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,346 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
2,346 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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
0.33
0.62
# American Indian Students
16 Students
5,284 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
28,744 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
321 Students
310,740 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
36%
# Black Students
18 Students
39,859 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,896 Students
433,805 Students
% White Students
81%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,891 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
45,957 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
134
31,964
# Students in K Grade:
172
57,622
# Students in 1st Grade:
182
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
185
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
146
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
158
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
196
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
63,353
# Students in 8th Grade:
173
64,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
181
68,978
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
69,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
165
68,450
# Students in 12th Grade:
159
72,913
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,234 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,440 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$13,426 MM

Spending
$27 MM
$13,702 MM

Revenue / Student
$11,234
$15,473

Spending / Student
$11,440
$15,791

Best Elizabeth School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Singing Hills Elementary 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
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth High 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
| 686 students
Rank: #33.
Elizabeth Middle 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
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Legacy Academy
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
| 416 students
Rank: #55.
Running Creek Elementary 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
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
589 South Banner Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Grades: PK
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
41012 Madrid Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 646-1858
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 646-1858
Grades: PK
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elizabeth School District?
Elizabeth School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,346 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?
81% of Elizabeth School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elizabeth School District?
Elizabeth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Elizabeth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,440 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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