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Parmalee Elementary School

Summary:

Parmalee Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school located in Indian Hills, Colorado, serving 278 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, Parmalee consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 10-32 over the past 10 years and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Parmalee Elementary School's students significantly outperform the district and state averages in CMAS assessments, with 83% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 78.1% in math, compared to 51.8% and 40.7% for the district, and 44.1% and 34.2% for the state, respectively. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 88.85% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the racial diversity of the surrounding schools in the district. Additionally, Parmalee has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 12.23%, and a student-teacher ratio of 17.4, both of which are lower than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Shelton Elementary School, Rooney Ranch Elementary School, and Ralston Elementary School, Parmalee Elementary School's exceptional performance and the factors contributing to its success are evident. This highlights the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education to its students, though the lack of racial diversity may be an area for the school and district to consider addressing in the future.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4460 S Parmalee Gulch
       Indian Hills, CO  80454

(303) 982-8014

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,451 Help


Students who attend Parmalee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Jefferson Middle School
High:    Conifer Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  274

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.6%
Two or more races:
6.2%
Hispanic:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Parmalee Elementary School ranks better than 98.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3rd among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.95. (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 Racial makeup is: White (87.6%), two or more races (6.2%), Hispanic (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parmalee Elementary School is 16.5. 50 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parmalee Elementary School is $15,451, which is the 41st highest among 85 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parmalee Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Parmalee Elementary School 16th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Parmalee Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Parmalee Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Parmalee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.08 125th 808 84.5%
2005 83.92 92nd 823 88.8%
2006 87.65 61st 829 92.6%
2007 85.45 82nd 852 90.4%
2008 89.88 42nd 849 95.1%
2009 87.92 68th 872 92.2%
2010 88.77 66th 925 92.9%
2011 91.42 37th 935 96.0%
2012 91.93 32nd 935 96.6%
2013 93.70 26th 954 97.3%
2014 93.59 26th 962 97.3%
2015 95.23 32nd 938 96.6%
2016 97.54 12th 914 98.7%
2017 97.70 11th 929 98.8%
2018 97.96 10th 917 98.9%
2019 96.44 20th 965 97.9%
2021 97.60 10th 710 98.6%
2022 95.32 27th 921 97.1%
2023 96.97 19th 933 98.0%
2024 96.95 16th 943 98.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Parmalee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.30 14th 690 98.0%
2019 95.98 14th 758 98.2%
2021 94.42 15th 351 95.7%
2022 91.89 31st 595 94.8%
2023 94.67 21st 642 96.7%
2024 96.36 11th 684 98.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Parmalee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.83 17th 84 79.8%
2019 66.37 33rd 110 70.0%
2023 72.76 18th 82 78.0%
2024 66.42 31st 91 65.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Parmalee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.52 17th 693 97.5%
2019 92.34 33rd 764 95.7%
2021 96.42 11th 352 96.9%
2022 91.82 29th 594 95.1%
2023 94.13 21st 649 96.8%
2024 93.36 28th 683 95.9%
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Rank History for White students at Parmalee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.36 10th 596 98.3%
2023 94.49 12th 525 97.7%
2024 90.53 24th 539 95.5%
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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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by a parent
Sunday, April 26, 2015

Open Quote Parmalee Elementary is a wonderful school with a great gifted and talented program. All of the teachers in this school have a kind heart, and a great work ethic. Students get an extremely reasonable amount of freedom with some limits as well. Many subjects and programs are hosted. There are three specials groups: blue yellow and red. Specials always happen late in the day. Music, P.E. and art are the subjects. I highly recommend this school to anyone. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Parmalee Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 213 0 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 226
1989 211 0 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 219
1990 221 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 227
1991 232 0 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 241
1992 230 0 2 1 6 n/a n/a 0 239
1993 233 1 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 241
1994 213 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1995 192 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1996 192 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1997 168 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1998 206 1 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 213
1999 234 0 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 243
2000 242 0 0 9 3 n/a n/a 0 254
2001 223 2 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 232
2002 195 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 201
2003 195 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 201
2004 209 2 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 217
2005 199 3 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 213
2006 182 3 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 200
2007 197 4 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 215
2008 201 5 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 220
2009 193 4 6 5 4 n/a n/a 0 212
2010 196 3 7 8 4 n/a n/a 0 218
2011 213 0 3 14 4 0 5 0 239
2012 214 1 3 14 4 0 9 0 245
2013 222 2 3 11 4 0 8 0 250
2014 220 3 4 18 2 0 5 0 252
2015 229 3 2 15 1 0 8 0 258
2016 227 5 4 16 2 0 11 0 265
2017 256 5 2 19 1 0 6 0 289
2018 273 5 3 18 2 0 9 0 310
2019 278 3 3 15 2 0 7 0 308
2020 289 2 5 9 1 0 7 0 313
2021 250 4 2 11 1 0 6 0 274
2022 231 2 2 17 1 0 8 0 261
2023 247 1 3 16 1 0 10 0 278
2024 240 1 1 15 0 0 17 0 274

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 Parmalee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 226 10.1 22.3 n/a
1989 219 9.2 23.8 8.7
1990 227 11.6 19.5 9.3
1991 241 12.1 19.9 11.2
1992 239 12.6 18.9 7.1
1993 241 12.7 19.0 6.2
1994 222 11.5 19.3 8.1
1995 194 10.1 19.3 5.7
1996 194 10.1 19.3 5.7
1997 173 9.0 19.2 5.2
1998 213 11.2 19.0 4.2
1999 243 11.2 21.7 5.3
2000 254 12.3 20.7 8.7
2001 232 12.5 18.6 10.8
2002 201 11.9 16.9 6.5
2003 201 11.9 16.9 6.5
2004 217 11.8 18.4 8.3
2005 213 12.5 17.0 14.1
2006 200 11.4 17.5 16.5
2007 215 12.5 17.2 13.5
2008 220 13.2 16.7 16.4
2009 212 13.8 15.4 12.7
2010 218 14.5 15.0 14.7
2011 239 14.1 16.8 16.7
2012 245 13.1 18.6 16.7
2013 250 13.8 18.0 19.2
2014 252 13.6 18.4 17.5
2015 258 14.0 18.4 14.7
2016 265 14.0 18.9 10.9
2017 289 15.7 18.3 10.7
2018 310 15.7 19.6 8.4
2019 308 15.2 20.2 7.8
2020 313 17.2 18.1 7
2021 274 16.7 16.3 10.9
2022 261 17.5 14.9 11.9
2023 278 15.9 17.4 12.2
2024 274 16.6 16.5 13.5

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 Parmalee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 226 10.1 22.3 n/a
1989 219 9.2 23.8 8.7
1990 227 11.6 19.5 9.3
1991 241 12.1 19.9 11.2
1992 239 12.6 18.9 7.1
1993 241 12.7 19.0 6.2
1994 222 11.5 19.3 8.1
1995 194 10.1 19.3 5.7
1996 194 10.1 19.3 5.7
1997 173 9.0 19.2 5.2
1998 213 11.2 19.0 4.2
1999 243 11.2 21.7 5.3
2000 254 12.3 20.7 8.7
2001 232 12.5 18.6 10.8
2002 201 11.9 16.9 6.5
2003 201 11.9 16.9 6.5
2004 217 11.8 18.4 8.3
2005 213 12.5 17.0 14.1
2006 200 11.4 17.5 16.5
2007 215 12.5 17.2 13.5
2008 220 13.2 16.7 16.4
2009 212 13.8 15.4 12.7
2010 218 14.5 15.0 14.7
2011 239 14.1 16.8 16.7
2012 245 13.1 18.6 16.7
2013 250 13.8 18.0 19.2
2014 252 13.6 18.4 17.5
2015 258 14.0 18.4 14.7
2016 265 14.0 18.9 10.9
2017 289 15.7 18.3 10.7
2018 310 15.7 19.6 8.4
2019 308 15.2 20.2 7.8
2020 313 17.2 18.1 7
2021 274 16.7 16.3 10.9
2022 261 17.5 14.9 11.9
2023 278 15.9 17.4 12.2
2024 274 16.6 16.5 13.5

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 Parmalee Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,442
2020 $11,861
2021 $12,866
2022 $15,221
2023 $15,451

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Parmalee Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 20th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 19th of 933 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Parmalee Elementary School)73.771.1
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)46.348.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Parmalee Elementary School)64.969.6
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)45.748.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Parmalee Elementary School)82.581
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)5653.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Parmalee Elementary School)71.976.2
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.539.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Parmalee Elementary School)77.877.2
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)41.641.6
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Parmalee Elementary School)84.191.1
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)53.655.6
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Parmalee Elementary School)77.475.4
 2%
   5th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.441.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Parmalee Elementary School)80.281.8
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Parmalee Elementary School)71.673.8
 2.2%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   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 Students308278
 9.7%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian33
Hispanic1516
 6.7%
Pacific Islander00
White278247
 11.2%
Two or More Races710
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.8%12.2%
 4.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Parmalee Elementary School

Yes! Parmalee Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 16th of 943 Colorado elementary schools.

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

Middle : West Jefferson Middle School
High : Conifer Senior High School

Students at Parmalee Elementary School are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 274 students attended Parmalee Elementary School.


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