Summary:
Larkspur, Colorado, is served by a single school, Larkspur Elementary School, a small K-6 elementary school with 161 students in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which ranks #6 out of 115 districts in Colorado. Because the city has only one school, this analysis focuses on how Larkspur Elementary performs relative to its district and the state. The school belongs to one of the highest-ranked districts in Colorado, earning 5 stars and ranking in the 95th percentile statewide. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.9, the school offers a more intimate learning environment.
Academically, Larkspur Elementary shows mixed results. In the 2025-2026 school year, ELA proficiency was 43.0%, slightly below the state average of 44.7% and well below the district's 63.8%. Math proficiency was 36.7%, just below the state (37.3%) and far behind the district (57.2%). The school's statewide ranking has been volatile, moving from #302 in 2023-2024 to #145 in 2024-2025, then settling at #376 in 2025-2026, which places it in the 60th percentile. This year-to-year volatility is common in small schools, where a single cohort can heavily influence overall results.
Despite these challenges, there are bright spots. Sixth grade ELA proficiency reached 65.0%, beating both the district (64.8%) and the state (41.6%), and 5th grade science was a clear strength with 65.0% proficiency in 2024-2025, far exceeding the state's 39.0%. Early elementary math is a concern, with only 31.8% of 3rd graders proficient, though 4th grade math jumps to 54.5%, suggesting possible growth between grades. The school also has strong attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.9% — below the district (16.6%) and far below the state (28.4%). Only 23.6% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The recent ranking dip may reflect normal small-school variability rather than a fundamental decline, but it remains worth monitoring.
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