North Park School

910 4th Street
Walden, CO 80480
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, North Park 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

North Park School's student population of 186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
186 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

North Park School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Park School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1046 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Park School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Park School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Park School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Park School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in North Park School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Park School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Park School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Park School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Park School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Park School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of North Park School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of North Park School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Park School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Park School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Park School's ranking?
North Park School is ranked #1046 out of 1,779 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Park School?
The graduation rate of North Park School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend North Park School?
186 students attend North Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of North Park School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Park School?
North Park School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Park School offer ?
North Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is North Park School part of?
North Park School is part of North Park School District R-1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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