Prospect Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Prospect Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, serving 425 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, consistently ranking among the top 20% of Colorado elementary schools.

Prospect Valley Elementary School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 62.9% in English Language Arts, 48.6% in Math, and 50.5% in Science, compared to the district averages of 51.8%, 40.7%, and 46.6%, respectively. This strong academic performance has earned the school a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Compared to the nearby schools in the same district, such as Welchester Elementary School, Vanderhoof Elementary School, and Slater Elementary School, Prospect Valley Elementary School consistently outperforms its peers on academic measures, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. This may be due to the school's more affluent and academically-focused student population, with a higher percentage of white students and a lower percentage of Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students compared to the surrounding schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3400 Pierson Street
       Wheat Ridge, CO  80033-5406


(303) 982-7535

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
208th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,522 Help


Students who attend Prospect Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Everitt Middle School
High:    Wheat Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  425

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.5%
Hispanic:
15.1%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Prospect Valley Elementary School ranks better than 77.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 29th 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 75.36. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Prospect Valley Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prospect Valley Elementary School is $15,522, which is the 37th highest among 85 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prospect Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prospect Valley Elementary School 208th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Prospect Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Prospect Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Prospect Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.47 238th 808 70.5%
2005 78.12 164th 823 80.1%
2006 78.68 147th 829 82.3%
2007 81.14 123rd 852 85.6%
2008 78.46 155th 849 81.7%
2009 73.95 218th 872 75.0%
2010 61.65 389th 925 57.9%
2011 60.28 401st 935 57.1%
2012 70.25 282nd 935 69.8%
2013 71.37 263rd 954 72.4%
2014 73.90 240th 962 75.1%
2015 62.87 306th 938 67.4%
2016 63.07 300th 914 67.2%
2017 78.12 176th 929 81.1%
2018 80.44 165th 917 82.0%
2019 89.03 86th 965 91.1%
2021 81.26 142nd 710 80.0%
2022 81.38 150th 921 83.7%
2023 81.05 156th 933 83.3%
2024 75.36 208th 943 77.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prospect Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.47 29th 308 90.6%
2019 68.66 62nd 332 81.3%
2024 48.85 176th 365 51.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Prospect Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.84 170th 690 75.4%
2019 84.23 88th 758 88.4%
2021 63.56 153rd 351 56.4%
2022 69.46 165th 595 72.3%
2023 65.01 200th 642 68.8%
2024 67.51 204th 684 70.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Prospect Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.44 68th 110 38.2%
2024 48.96 62nd 91 31.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Prospect Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.71 140th 693 79.8%
2019 86.02 74th 764 90.3%
2021 81.71 66th 352 81.3%
2022 74.98 129th 594 78.3%
2023 81.31 102nd 649 84.3%
2024 66.61 211th 683 69.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Prospect Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.32 44th 242 81.8%
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Rank History for White students at Prospect Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.63 80th 337 76.3%
2019 83.72 53rd 596 91.1%
2021 72.28 83rd 288 71.2%
2022 65.87 155th 454 65.9%
2023 79.88 68th 525 87.0%
2024 61.90 205th 539 62.0%
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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
Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Open Quote This was such a great school the teachers were nice and helpful, they were willing to stay after school and help my child. They have an after-school SAE program which has tons of crafts and activities, they also help him with his homework! I would recommend this school to anyone who's awesome. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, February 4, 2011

Open Quote My family is thrilled to be part of such a fantastic community. Teachers, staff and parents are committed to making our school a great environment for our children. There's room for improvement of course - there always is. As a parent I would love to see more focus on the kids that are behind and expansion on development for kids that exceed standards and less emphasis on CSAP - it's a baseline and we all want to do well, but RELAX! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Prospect Valley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 295 2 6 21 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1989 311 5 7 22 3 n/a n/a 0 348
1990 344 3 8 25 1 n/a n/a 0 381
1991 359 4 8 34 3 n/a n/a 0 408
1992 387 8 11 24 4 n/a n/a 0 434
1993 359 7 10 25 2 n/a n/a 0 403
1994 368 5 11 36 4 n/a n/a 0 424
1995 377 5 11 37 3 n/a n/a 0 433
1996 377 5 11 37 3 n/a n/a 0 433
1997 361 3 12 37 4 n/a n/a 0 417
1998 374 2 11 33 5 n/a n/a 0 425
1999 376 1 9 40 4 n/a n/a 0 430
2000 376 2 11 50 4 n/a n/a 0 443
2001 386 2 13 49 3 n/a n/a 0 453
2002 348 1 7 64 2 n/a n/a 0 422
2003 348 1 7 64 2 n/a n/a 0 422
2004 351 3 7 76 4 n/a n/a 0 441
2005 370 5 10 70 7 n/a n/a 0 462
2006 357 3 10 72 8 n/a n/a 0 450
2007 384 3 12 63 8 n/a n/a 0 470
2008 387 2 9 72 11 n/a n/a 0 481
2009 379 3 12 68 14 n/a n/a 0 476
2010 397 2 15 71 10 n/a n/a 0 495
2011 356 6 10 106 5 2 18 0 503
2012 343 5 7 88 4 1 28 0 476
2013 337 4 7 97 5 1 22 0 473
2014 369 4 8 106 6 1 21 0 515
2015 366 3 8 105 5 0 20 0 507
2016 348 7 5 111 3 0 19 0 493
2017 348 8 8 106 5 0 23 0 498
2018 356 6 8 103 5 0 15 0 493
2019 334 1 8 78 4 0 14 0 439
2020 337 2 12 90 3 0 9 0 453
2021 320 2 9 72 3 0 10 0 416
2022 335 2 7 61 1 1 7 0 414
2023 338 1 8 64 0 1 13 0 425

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 Prospect Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 15.3 21.1 n/a
1989 348 15.8 22.0 9.5
1990 381 16.9 22.5 11
1991 408 20.1 20.2 11
1992 434 19.7 22.0 15
1993 403 19.2 21.0 10.7
1994 424 19.0 22.3 12.5
1995 433 19.6 22.1 13.2
1996 433 19.6 22.1 13.2
1997 417 18.6 22.4 13.7
1998 425 19.9 21.4 13.9
1999 430 20.3 21.2 9.5
2000 443 20.7 21.4 13.5
2001 453 23.5 19.3 11.7
2002 422 23.5 18.0 11.6
2003 422 23.5 18.0 11.6
2004 441 23.7 18.6 16.6
2005 462 24.1 19.2 16.9
2006 450 25.7 17.5 19.8
2007 470 25.3 18.6 17
2008 481 24.5 19.6 15.2
2009 476 25.0 19.0 15.1
2010 495 25.3 19.5 19.6
2011 503 25.5 19.7 26.2
2012 476 26.0 18.3 27.1
2013 473 25.3 18.6 28.1
2014 515 24.5 21.0 26.4
2015 507 23.0 22.0 22.1
2016 493 25.0 19.7 22.9
2017 498 24.7 20.0 22.9
2018 493 24.1 20.4 23.5
2019 439 24.1 18.1 23.2
2020 453 24.1 18.7 22.1
2021 416 22.1 18.7 17.8
2022 414 22.6 18.2 14.3
2023 425 21.6 19.6 17.2

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 Prospect Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 15.3 21.1 n/a
1989 348 15.8 22.0 9.5
1990 381 16.9 22.5 11
1991 408 20.1 20.2 11
1992 434 19.7 22.0 15
1993 403 19.2 21.0 10.7
1994 424 19.0 22.3 12.5
1995 433 19.6 22.1 13.2
1996 433 19.6 22.1 13.2
1997 417 18.6 22.4 13.7
1998 425 19.9 21.4 13.9
1999 430 20.3 21.2 9.5
2000 443 20.7 21.4 13.5
2001 453 23.5 19.3 11.7
2002 422 23.5 18.0 11.6
2003 422 23.5 18.0 11.6
2004 441 23.7 18.6 16.6
2005 462 24.1 19.2 16.9
2006 450 25.7 17.5 19.8
2007 470 25.3 18.6 17
2008 481 24.5 19.6 15.2
2009 476 25.0 19.0 15.1
2010 495 25.3 19.5 19.6
2011 503 25.5 19.7 26.2
2012 476 26.0 18.3 27.1
2013 473 25.3 18.6 28.1
2014 515 24.5 21.0 26.4
2015 507 23.0 22.0 22.1
2016 493 25.0 19.7 22.9
2017 498 24.7 20.0 22.9
2018 493 24.1 20.4 23.5
2019 439 24.1 18.1 23.2
2020 453 24.1 18.7 22.1
2021 416 22.1 18.7 17.8
2022 414 22.6 18.2 14.3
2023 425 21.6 19.6 17.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prospect Valley Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,059
2020 $11,688
2021 $11,927
2022 $13,847
2023 $15,522

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Prospect Valley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 86th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 156th of 933 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prospect Valley Elementary School)61.157.5
 3.6%
   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 (Prospect Valley Elementary School)56.945.8
 11.1%
   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 (Prospect Valley Elementary School)69.172.3
 3.2%
   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 (Prospect Valley Elementary School)61.349.2
 12.1%
   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 (Prospect Valley Elementary School)68.761
 7.7%
   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 (Prospect Valley Elementary School)82.175
 7.1%
   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 (Prospect Valley Elementary School)56.550.8
 5.7%
   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 (Prospect Valley Elementary School)70.567.7
 2.8%
   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 (Prospect Valley Elementary School)58.448.5
 9.9%
   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 Students439425
 3.2%
African American11
American Indian40
 100%
Asian88
Hispanic7864
 17.9%
Pacific Islander01
White334338
 1.2%
Two or More Races1413
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.2%17.2%
 6.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Prospect Valley Elementary School

Students at Prospect Valley Elementary School are 80% White, 15% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Prospect Valley Elementary School ranks 208th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 425 students attended Prospect Valley Elementary School.

Students who attend Prospect Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Everitt Middle School
High : Wheat Ridge High School


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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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