Serving 638 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Parker Performing Arts ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parker Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Parker Performing Arts's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parker Performing Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parker Performing Arts is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
5%
5%
White
56%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parker Performing Arts's ranking?
Parker Performing Arts is ranked #718 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Parker Performing Arts?
638 students attend Parker Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Parker Performing Arts students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parker Performing Arts?
Parker Performing Arts has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Parker Performing Arts offer ?
Parker Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parker Performing Arts part of?
Parker Performing Arts is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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