Parmalee Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

4460 S PARMALEE GULCH
INDIAN HILLS, CO 80454

278 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Parmalee Elementary School is located in the scenic mountain community of Indian Hills, Colorado, serving as a key educational hub within the Jefferson County Public School District. Nestled in a rural-suburban setting, the school is known for its intimate, community-focused atmosphere that leverages its unique natural surroundings to enhance student learning. It typically serves students from preschool through fifth grade, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes core academic skills alongside social-emotional development.

The school is highly regarded for its collaborative culture, where small class sizes often allow for personalized instruction and strong partnerships between dedicated teachers, students, and families. Beyond the classroom, Parmalee is known for integrating the beauty of its Colorado foothills location into the student experience, often fostering a strong connection to the local environment. With a mission rooted in excellence and inclusivity, Parmalee Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Indian Hills community, providing a supportive foundation that prepares young learners for middle school and beyond.

278

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parmalee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	16
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
247 (88.8 %)
Hispanic
16 (5.8 %)
Two or More
10 (3.6 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-8014
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 57