Estes Park K-5 School

Summary:

Estes Park K-5 School is an elementary school located in Estes Park, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 471 students. The school is part of the Estes Park School District R-3, which is ranked 79 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Estes Park K-5 School faces several academic challenges. Its student population is diverse, with 62.42% White and 33.33% Hispanic students, but its test scores are generally below state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (31.5%) and Math (24.6%) were significantly lower than the state averages (44.1% and 34.2%, respectively). The school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as female students and low socioeconomic status students, are particularly concerning, with the school ranking in the bottom 15-25% of Colorado elementary schools for these groups.

Compared to nearby schools like Namaqua Elementary School, Big Thompson Elementary School, and Lyons Elementary School, Estes Park K-5 School's academic performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools having higher proficiency rates and overall rankings. Additionally, Estes Park K-5 School's performance has declined over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 522nd out of 710 Colorado elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 648th out of 943 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1505 Brodie Avenue
       Estes Park, CO  80517-5428


(970) 586-7406

District: Estes Park School District R-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
648th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,791 Help


Students who attend Estes Park K-5 School usually attend:

Middle:    Estes Park Middle School
High:    Estes Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  471

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.4%
Hispanic:
33.3%
Asian:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.5% Help


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Compare Details Estes Park K-5 School ranks worse than 68.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.39. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Estes Park K-5 School is $14,791.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Estes Park K-5 School:

SchoolDigger ranks Estes Park K-5 School 648th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Estes Park K-5 School in the ranking list.)

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Estes Park School District R-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Estes Park School District R-3 79th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Estes Park K-5 School

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Rank History for all students at Estes Park K-5 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.15 257th 829 69.0%
2007 60.45 370th 852 56.6%
2008 63.15 333rd 849 60.8%
2009 52.80 452nd 872 48.2%
2010 63.41 368th 925 60.2%
2011 51.81 495th 935 47.1%
2012 57.65 421st 935 55.0%
2013 47.51 538th 954 43.6%
2014 48.59 513th 962 46.7%
2015 46.16 468th 938 50.1%
2016 43.32 476th 914 47.9%
2017 36.07 562nd 929 39.5%
2018 31.61 604th 917 34.1%
2019 25.01 714th 965 26.0%
2021 30.31 522nd 710 26.5%
2022 29.30 624th 921 32.2%
2023 30.87 601st 933 35.6%
2024 27.39 648th 943 31.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Estes Park K-5 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.66 292nd 332 12.0%
2024 22.18 304th 365 16.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Estes Park K-5 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.02 532nd 690 22.9%
2019 31.10 502nd 758 33.8%
2022 15.64 515th 595 13.4%
2023 23.37 481st 642 25.1%
2024 17.26 574th 684 16.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Estes Park K-5 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.84 522nd 693 24.7%
2019 12.17 699th 764 8.5%
2022 28.62 414th 594 30.3%
2023 23.86 492nd 649 24.2%
2024 22.65 512th 683 25.0%
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Rank History for White students at Estes Park K-5 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.47 549th 596 7.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Estes Park K-5 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 493 3 7 4 15 n/a n/a 0 522
1989 523 2 6 1 11 n/a n/a 0 543
1990 533 3 3 1 12 n/a n/a 0 552
1991 561 2 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 570
1992 586 1 1 2 6 n/a n/a 0 596
1993 568 2 1 2 9 n/a n/a 0 582
1994 573 4 2 4 9 n/a n/a 0 592
1995 454 7 8 11 8 n/a n/a 0 488
1996 454 7 8 11 8 n/a n/a 0 488
1997 464 0 7 17 9 n/a n/a 0 497
1998 290 2 4 16 5 n/a n/a 0 317
1999 279 5 3 21 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2000 279 5 4 28 3 n/a n/a 0 319
2001 260 8 4 33 8 n/a n/a 0 313
2002 258 3 5 56 8 n/a n/a 0 330
2003 258 3 5 56 8 n/a n/a 0 330
2004 228 1 3 67 7 n/a n/a 0 306
2005 163 1 4 63 4 n/a n/a 0 235
2006 390 4 9 119 6 n/a n/a 0 528
2007 375 4 22 134 6 n/a n/a 0 541
2008 337 5 14 133 5 n/a n/a 0 494
2009 320 6 16 127 6 n/a n/a 0 475
2010 377 7 16 118 7 n/a n/a 0 525
2011 333 7 5 158 7 5 4 0 519
2012 346 4 8 144 5 5 6 0 518
2013 335 5 11 138 5 1 7 0 502
2014 352 5 10 140 2 0 3 0 512
2015 356 6 7 145 3 1 5 0 523
2016 361 5 12 152 1 0 1 0 532
2017 349 7 12 150 0 0 0 0 518
2018 330 5 13 140 0 0 0 0 488
2019 329 4 6 134 1 0 1 0 475
2020 326 2 8 138 2 0 1 0 477
2021 254 1 7 128 2 0 2 0 394
2022 289 1 8 118 1 0 7 0 424
2023 294 1 10 157 1 0 8 0 471

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 Estes Park K-5 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 522 25.9 20.1 n/a
1989 543 27.0 20.1 9.9
1990 552 28.8 19.1 8.9
1991 570 31.5 18.0 9.1
1992 596 32.0 18.6 11.4
1993 582 34.0 17.1 16.2
1994 592 31.9 18.6 12.3
1995 488 38.0 12.8 32.6
1996 488 38.0 12.8 32.6
1997 497 34.5 14.4 11.1
1998 317 20.0 15.9 13.2
1999 310 22.7 13.7 13.2
2000 319 26.1 12.2 17.9
2001 313 24.3 12.9 14.4
2002 330 23.3 14.2 27.3
2003 330 23.3 14.2 27.3
2004 306 23.0 13.3 28.1
2005 235 22.3 10.5 33.6
2006 528 37.0 14.3 29.5
2007 541 36.0 15.0 31.4
2008 494 36.5 13.5 34.4
2009 475 35.4 13.4 38.1
2010 525 37.4 14.0 40.8
2011 519 33.2 15.6 43.9
2012 518 36.5 14.1 42.5
2013 502 36.1 13.8 41.8
2014 512 37.1 13.7 43.6
2015 523 36.0 14.5 40.9
2016 532 36.0 14.7 41
2017 518 33.4 15.4 45.2
2018 488 33.9 14.3 44.1
2019 475 36.0 13.1 30.5
2020 477 33.5 14.2 40.9
2021 394 36.4 10.8 44.7
2022 424 36.0 11.7 30.7
2023 471 32.1 14.6 35.5

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 Estes Park K-5 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 522 25.9 20.1 n/a
1989 543 27.0 20.1 9.9
1990 552 28.8 19.1 8.9
1991 570 31.5 18.0 9.1
1992 596 32.0 18.6 11.4
1993 582 34.0 17.1 16.2
1994 592 31.9 18.6 12.3
1995 488 38.0 12.8 32.6
1996 488 38.0 12.8 32.6
1997 497 34.5 14.4 11.1
1998 317 20.0 15.9 13.2
1999 310 22.7 13.7 13.2
2000 319 26.1 12.2 17.9
2001 313 24.3 12.9 14.4
2002 330 23.3 14.2 27.3
2003 330 23.3 14.2 27.3
2004 306 23.0 13.3 28.1
2005 235 22.3 10.5 33.6
2006 528 37.0 14.3 29.5
2007 541 36.0 15.0 31.4
2008 494 36.5 13.5 34.4
2009 475 35.4 13.4 38.1
2010 525 37.4 14.0 40.8
2011 519 33.2 15.6 43.9
2012 518 36.5 14.1 42.5
2013 502 36.1 13.8 41.8
2014 512 37.1 13.7 43.6
2015 523 36.0 14.5 40.9
2016 532 36.0 14.7 41
2017 518 33.4 15.4 45.2
2018 488 33.9 14.3 44.1
2019 475 36.0 13.1 30.5
2020 477 33.5 14.2 40.9
2021 394 36.4 10.8 44.7
2022 424 36.0 11.7 30.7
2023 471 32.1 14.6 35.5

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 Estes Park K-5 School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,322
2020 $12,656
2021 $15,269
2022 $15,483
2023 $14,791

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Estes Park K-5 School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 714th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 601st of 933 Elementary schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Estes Park K-5 School)32.133.8
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Estes Park School District R-3)32.133.8
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Estes Park K-5 School)30.836.3
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Estes Park School District R-3)30.836.3
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Estes Park K-5 School)28.635.8
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Estes Park School District R-3)28.635.8
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Estes Park K-5 School)10.113.2
 3.1%
   4th Grade Math (Estes Park School District R-3)10.113.2
 3.1%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Estes Park K-5 School)26.623.1
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Estes Park School District R-3)26.623.1
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Estes Park K-5 School)43.837.3
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Estes Park School District R-3)43.837.3
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Estes Park K-5 School)17.725
 7.3%
   5th Grade Math (Estes Park School District R-3)17.725
 7.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Estes Park K-5 School)34.935.4
 0.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Estes Park School District R-3)40.937.4
 3.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Estes Park K-5 School)19.526.5
 7%
   All Grades Math (Estes Park School District R-3)21.724.6
 2.9%
   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 Students475471
 0.8%
African American41
 75%
American Indian11
Asian610
 66.7%
Hispanic134157
 17.2%
Pacific Islander00
White329294
 10.6%
Two or More Races18
 700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.5%35.5%
 4.9%


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Students who attend Estes Park K-5 School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Estes Park Middle School
High : Estes Park High School

Students at Estes Park K-5 School are 62% White, 33% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 471 students attended Estes Park K-5 School.

Estes Park K-5 School ranks 648th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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