PARKER PERFORMING ARTS
PARKER PERFORMING ARTS is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district, located in PARKER, CO with about 784 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, PARKER PERFORMING ARTS has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
PARKER PERFORMING ARTS School (PPA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Parker, Colorado, serving students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic curriculum that is uniquely integrated with a comprehensive performing arts program. By weaving music, dance, theater, and visual arts into the daily educational experience, PPA aims to foster creativity, confidence, and discipline, ensuring that students develop both their intellectual and artistic potential.
The school environment is designed to be highly collaborative, emphasizing the "whole child" approach to education. Beyond standard core subjects, students are provided with consistent opportunities for performance and artistic expression, which the school believes enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With a focus on academic excellence paired with professional-level arts instruction, PARKER PERFORMING ARTS seeks to create a supportive community where students are encouraged to pursue their passions while meeting high scholastic standards.
For more information, contact PARKER PERFORMING ARTS at (720) 709-7400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PARKER, CO 80134-3281
(720) 709-7400
PARKER PERFORMING ARTS is a public Charter school in PARKER, CO with about 784 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 - District:
- Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Total Students:
- 784
- Teachers:
- 38.2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 784 students
- White
- 68.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.0%
- Two or more races
- 8.8%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 70.4%
- Male
- 29.6%
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.