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Larkspur Elementary School

Summary:

Larkspur Elementary School is a public elementary school in Larkspur, Colorado, serving 205 students in grades K-6. It is part of the highly-rated Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which is ranked 5 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Larkspur Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in CMAS test scores, with 58.8% proficiency in ELA and 41.3% in Math in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 44.1% and 34.2% respectively. However, the school's white student population ranks lower compared to other Colorado elementary schools, suggesting an achievement gap that the school may need to address. Additionally, Larkspur Elementary has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% in 2023-2024, higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Academy Charter School (13.5%) and Clear Sky Elementary (13.7%).

While Larkspur Elementary performs well compared to other schools in the Douglas County School District, it lags behind some high-performing schools in the neighboring Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District, such as Prairie Winds Elementary and Lewis-Palmer Elementary. However, Larkspur Elementary stands out in 5th grade ELA, with 79.2% proficiency in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the district (64.8%) and state (47.3%) averages.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1103 West Perry Park Avenue
       Larkspur, CO  80118-8245

(303) 387-5375

District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
302nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,641 Help


Students who attend Larkspur Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Castle Rock Middle School
High:    Castle View High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  205

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.9%
Hispanic:
9.8%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.8% Help


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Compare Details Larkspur Elementary School ranks better than 68% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 49th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Larkspur Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Larkspur Elementary School is $16,641, which is the 6th highest among 58 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Larkspur Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Douglas County School District No. Re 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County School District No. Re 1 5th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Larkspur Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Larkspur Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.38 152nd 808 81.2%
2005 78.04 165th 823 80.0%
2006 76.30 169th 829 79.6%
2007 75.73 195th 852 77.1%
2008 70.53 247th 849 70.9%
2009 68.55 286th 872 67.2%
2010 74.38 219th 925 76.3%
2011 74.08 237th 935 74.7%
2012 71.58 266th 935 71.6%
2013 69.11 294th 954 69.2%
2014 65.81 320th 962 66.7%
2015 63.12 304th 938 67.6%
2016 63.89 294th 914 67.8%
2017 50.85 411th 929 55.8%
2018 63.43 298th 917 67.5%
2019 62.46 338th 965 65.0%
2021 69.03 233rd 710 67.2%
2022 67.78 273rd 921 70.4%
2023 70.34 246th 933 73.6%
2024 66.41 302nd 943 68.0%
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Rank History for White students at Larkspur Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.99 423rd 596 29.0%
2023 38.45 336th 525 36.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Open Quote The teachers at LES are well educated and provide the best education for my child. He's excited to go to school every day! Every single person on that staff cares for all the children in the building. We are very lucky to be able to call Larkspur Elementary "our" school! He'll remember his experience there the rest of his life because of how they are educating the "whole" child. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Larkspur Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 164 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1989 194 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 200
1990 182 0 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 190
1991 177 0 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 186
1992 180 0 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 189
1993 207 1 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 214
1994 203 2 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 216
1995 255 2 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 266
1996 255 2 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 266
1997 255 0 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 264
1998 255 0 2 4 4 n/a n/a 0 265
1999 265 0 1 14 5 n/a n/a 0 285
2000 279 0 1 11 3 n/a n/a 0 294
2001 286 0 1 9 4 n/a n/a 0 300
2002 288 0 5 12 3 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 288 0 5 12 3 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 318 0 3 17 2 n/a n/a 0 340
2005 329 0 3 16 3 n/a n/a 0 351
2006 338 0 4 18 5 n/a n/a 0 365
2007 320 3 9 23 1 n/a n/a 0 356
2008 316 0 12 29 1 n/a n/a 0 358
2009 317 0 11 26 1 n/a n/a 0 355
2010 281 1 13 19 1 n/a n/a 0 315
2011 247 1 11 25 2 0 12 0 298
2012 245 2 12 30 1 0 8 0 298
2013 243 0 7 26 2 0 13 0 291
2014 223 2 6 23 5 0 14 0 273
2015 222 4 7 23 1 0 10 0 267
2016 203 4 4 22 0 0 8 0 241
2017 203 1 5 16 0 0 4 0 229
2018 203 1 2 22 2 0 7 0 237
2019 211 2 2 26 0 0 8 0 249
2020 204 0 1 24 0 0 8 0 237
2021 147 1 0 29 1 0 7 0 185
2022 177 3 3 26 1 0 6 0 216
2023 170 3 2 20 0 0 10 0 205

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Larkspur Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 168 7.9 21.2 n/a
1989 200 10.5 19.0 6.5
1990 190 11.6 16.3 7.9
1991 186 11.0 16.9 12.4
1992 189 10.0 18.9 7.9
1993 214 11.1 19.3 9.8
1994 216 12.1 17.9 9.7
1995 266 16.7 15.9 8.6
1996 266 16.7 15.9 8.6
1997 264 15.7 16.8 3.8
1998 265 15.0 17.7 4.2
1999 285 14.8 19.3 2.5
2000 294 16.7 17.6 2
2001 300 19.7 15.2 2.7
2002 308 17.9 17.2 1.6
2003 308 17.9 17.2 1.6
2004 340 18.1 18.8 4.7
2005 351 17.4 20.2 2.8
2006 365 17.7 20.6 2.7
2007 356 17.4 20.5 4.8
2008 358 18.7 19.1 4.5
2009 355 17.7 20.1 5.4
2010 315 16.7 18.8 6.3
2011 298 16.9 17.6 7.7
2012 298 16.1 18.4 8.7
2013 291 16.3 17.7 12
2014 273 16.1 16.9 12.5
2015 267 15.0 17.8 14.6
2016 241 15.0 16.0 14.5
2017 229 13.2 17.2 13.5
2018 237 14.0 16.9 16
2019 249 13.1 19.0 15.7
2020 237 16.0 14.8 13.1
2021 185 14.1 13.1 13.5
2022 216 14.8 14.5 14.4
2023 205 14.2 14.4 8.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Larkspur Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 168 7.9 21.2 n/a
1989 200 10.5 19.0 6.5
1990 190 11.6 16.3 7.9
1991 186 11.0 16.9 12.4
1992 189 10.0 18.9 7.9
1993 214 11.1 19.3 9.8
1994 216 12.1 17.9 9.7
1995 266 16.7 15.9 8.6
1996 266 16.7 15.9 8.6
1997 264 15.7 16.8 3.8
1998 265 15.0 17.7 4.2
1999 285 14.8 19.3 2.5
2000 294 16.7 17.6 2
2001 300 19.7 15.2 2.7
2002 308 17.9 17.2 1.6
2003 308 17.9 17.2 1.6
2004 340 18.1 18.8 4.7
2005 351 17.4 20.2 2.8
2006 365 17.7 20.6 2.7
2007 356 17.4 20.5 4.8
2008 358 18.7 19.1 4.5
2009 355 17.7 20.1 5.4
2010 315 16.7 18.8 6.3
2011 298 16.9 17.6 7.7
2012 298 16.1 18.4 8.7
2013 291 16.3 17.7 12
2014 273 16.1 16.9 12.5
2015 267 15.0 17.8 14.6
2016 241 15.0 16.0 14.5
2017 229 13.2 17.2 13.5
2018 237 14.0 16.9 16
2019 249 13.1 19.0 15.7
2020 237 16.0 14.8 13.1
2021 185 14.1 13.1 13.5
2022 216 14.8 14.5 14.4
2023 205 14.2 14.4 8.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Larkspur Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,738
2020 $13,491
2021 $16,258
2022 $15,754
2023 $16,641

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Larkspur Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 338th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 246th of 933 Elementary schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Larkspur Elementary School)44.840.7
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)52.659.4
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Larkspur Elementary School)5062.1
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)5959.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Larkspur Elementary School)5029
 21%
   4th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)44.748.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Larkspur Elementary School)39.452.6
 13.2%
   5th Grade Science (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)47.750.7
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Larkspur Elementary School)54.572.2
 17.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)59.164.5
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Larkspur Elementary School)48.550
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)44.852.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade Math (Larkspur Elementary School)29.248.1
 18.9%
   6th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)45.147.7
 2.6%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Larkspur Elementary School)46.761
 14.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)56.761.6
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Larkspur Elementary School)44.140.8
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)46.550.7
 4.2%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students249205
 17.7%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic2620
 23.1%
Pacific Islander00
White211170
 19.4%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.7%8.8%
 6.9%

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Students who attend Larkspur Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Castle Rock Middle School
High : Castle View High School

Students at Larkspur Elementary School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Larkspur Elementary School ranks 302nd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 205 students attended Larkspur Elementary School.


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