Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park Lane Elementary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Park Lane Elementary School's student population of 250 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Park Lane Elementary 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 Park Lane Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1697 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
61%
35%
Black
14%
5%
White
6%
51%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Park Lane Elementary School is ranked #1697 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Park Lane Elementary School?
250 students attend Park Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Park Lane Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Lane Elementary School?
Park Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Park Lane Elementary School offer ?
Park Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Park Lane Elementary School part of?
Park Lane Elementary School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
In what neighborhood is Park Lane Elementary School located?
Park Lane Elementary School is located in the Morris Heights neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
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