IRON HORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
IRON HORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district, located in PARKER, CO with about 477 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, IRON HORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
IRON HORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Parker, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Douglas County School District. As a key part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional learning. The campus is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through a rigorous, standards-based curriculum.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Iron Horse Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement to support student success. The school integrates technology into daily learning and provides various extracurricular opportunities to help students explore their interests and talents. With a focus on fostering a safe, supportive, and collaborative culture, Iron Horse strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible, well-rounded citizens who are ready for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact IRON HORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 387-8525 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PARKER, CO 80138-7189
(303) 387-8525
IRON HORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in PARKER, CO with about 477 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Total Students:
- 477
- Teachers:
- 24.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 477 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending IRON HORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.6%
- Two or more races
- 7.3%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.