PRAIRIE CROSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PRAIRIE CROSSING 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 657 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, PRAIRIE CROSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
PRAIRIE CROSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Bradbury Ranch community of Parker, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Douglas County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is deeply integrated into the suburban landscape of Parker, emphasizing a supportive environment designed to foster both academic achievement and personal growth for elementary-aged children. It is known for maintaining a strong connection with the local community, reflecting the family-oriented values of the surrounding area.
The school’s academic culture centers on a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while promoting social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of the Douglas County School District, Prairie Crossing provides its students with access to modern educational tools and extracurricular opportunities that encourage creativity and collaboration. Overall, the school is regarded as a foundational learning environment where educators and parents work in partnership to prepare students for their transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact PRAIRIE CROSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 387-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PARKER, CO 80134-4308
(303) 387-8200
PRAIRIE CROSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in PARKER, CO with about 657 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:
- 657
- Teachers:
- 31.5
- 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 657 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIE CROSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 73.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.6%
- Asian
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
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.