Top Rankings
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 797 students in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
3 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
797 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park, 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 70-79% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
29%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.62
# American Indian Students
4 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
96 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
35%
# Black Students
4 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
659 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
83%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
52
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
53
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
60
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
52
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
60
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
57
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,100 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,511 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,100
$15,418
Spending / Student
$13,511
$15,735
Best Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Platte Canyon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
57243 Us Highway 285
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Rank: #22.
Deer Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1737 Cr 43
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Fitzsimmons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57093 Us Highway 285
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 838-7666
Grades: 6-8
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park?
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park manages 3 public schools serving 797 students.
What is the rank of Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of Theunty Of Park?
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of Theunty Of Park is ranked #36 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of Theunty Of Park?
83% of Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of Theunty Of Park students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of Theunty Of Park?
Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of Theunty Of Park has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of Theunty Of Park's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,511 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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