Serving 679 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Prairie Crossing Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Crossing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Crossing Elementary School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prairie Crossing Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Crossing Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#377 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
71%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Crossing Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School is ranked #377 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Prairie Crossing Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Crossing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Prairie Crossing Elementary School?
679 students attend Prairie Crossing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Prairie Crossing Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Crossing Elementary School?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Prairie Crossing Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Prairie Crossing Elementary School part of?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Prairie Crossing Elementary School located?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School is located in the Auburn Hills neighborhood of Parker, CO.
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