Iron Horse Elementary School

Summary:

Iron Horse Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parker, Colorado, serving 448 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which is ranked 5 out of 116 school districts in the state.

While Iron Horse Elementary is part of a highly-ranked school district, the school faces some challenges. It has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.9% compared to the district average of 8.9% at Gold Rush Elementary. Academically, Iron Horse's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (63.4%) and Mathematics (47.2%) lag behind both the district and state averages. Additionally, the school ranks 78 out of 82 Colorado elementary schools for gifted and talented students, indicating a lower percentage of identified gifted students.

Comparing Iron Horse Elementary to nearby schools provides valuable context. For example, Gold Rush Elementary and Parker Core Knowledge Charter School have significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Iron Horse's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with white students and gifted and talented students performing relatively low compared to other schools. While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, these insights suggest areas for potential improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 20151 Tallman Drive
       Parker, CO  80138-7189


(303) 387-8525

District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
215th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,058 Help


Students who attend Iron Horse Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cimarron Middle
High:    Legend High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  448

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.5%
Hispanic:
15.0%
Two or more races:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Iron Horse Elementary School ranks better than 77.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 36th 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 74.71. (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 Iron Horse Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Iron Horse Elementary School is $15,058. 30 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Iron Horse Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Iron Horse Elementary School 215th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Iron Horse Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Iron Horse Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Iron Horse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.82 203rd 808 74.9%
2005 79.07 147th 823 82.1%
2006 76.33 167th 829 79.9%
2007 73.90 212th 852 75.1%
2008 77.61 166th 849 80.4%
2009 73.90 220th 872 74.8%
2010 70.56 276th 925 70.2%
2011 72.93 249th 935 73.4%
2012 76.18 201st 935 78.5%
2013 79.23 179th 954 81.2%
2014 76.61 215th 962 77.7%
2015 73.69 210th 938 77.6%
2016 56.22 360th 914 60.6%
2017 55.55 363rd 929 60.9%
2018 76.07 195th 917 78.7%
2019 68.46 276th 965 71.4%
2021 61.36 297th 710 58.2%
2022 66.66 284th 921 69.2%
2023 62.27 323rd 933 65.4%
2024 74.71 215th 943 77.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Iron Horse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.35 175th 690 74.6%
2019 63.96 242nd 758 68.1%
2021 56.22 187th 351 46.7%
2022 68.39 172nd 595 71.1%
2023 54.47 278th 642 56.7%
2024 63.16 229th 684 66.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Iron Horse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.35 78th 82 4.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Iron Horse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.80 188th 693 72.9%
2019 59.59 278th 764 63.6%
2021 43.13 250th 352 29.0%
2022 46.35 310th 594 47.8%
2023 51.96 301st 649 53.6%
2024 69.33 192nd 683 71.9%
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Rank History for White students at Iron Horse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.14 273rd 596 54.2%
2021 37.36 214th 288 25.7%
2022 37.66 311th 454 31.5%
2023 38.71 332nd 525 36.8%
2024 46.73 299th 539 44.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Iron Horse Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 355 5 7 16 3 n/a n/a 0 386
2000 483 5 11 28 2 n/a n/a 0 529
2001 609 14 12 34 2 n/a n/a 0 671
2002 605 15 13 43 4 n/a n/a 0 680
2003 605 15 13 43 4 n/a n/a 0 680
2004 629 14 16 35 5 n/a n/a 0 699
2005 622 20 16 25 3 n/a n/a 0 686
2006 642 21 19 36 3 n/a n/a 0 721
2007 584 20 17 48 5 n/a n/a 0 674
2008 566 19 18 48 4 n/a n/a 0 655
2009 558 18 13 55 3 n/a n/a 0 647
2010 564 13 13 51 4 n/a n/a 0 645
2011 453 1 10 63 2 1 23 0 553
2012 448 0 5 64 4 1 24 0 546
2013 415 1 10 56 3 1 24 0 510
2014 397 0 7 59 5 1 21 0 490
2015 405 1 9 59 4 1 27 0 506
2016 371 4 10 66 0 0 22 0 473
2017 367 7 13 68 0 0 23 0 478
2018 357 9 10 65 1 0 35 0 477
2019 325 9 9 73 1 1 36 0 454
2020 327 7 12 79 1 3 31 0 460
2021 311 6 16 84 3 0 32 0 452
2022 304 7 18 80 4 2 42 0 457
2023 307 8 19 67 1 5 41 0 448

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 Iron Horse Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 386 21.2 18.2 0.8
2000 529 30.4 17.4 2.3
2001 671 37.2 18.0 2.7
2002 680 40.5 16.8 6.6
2003 680 40.5 16.8 6.6
2004 699 37.1 18.8 4.7
2005 686 37.8 18.1 6.4
2006 721 39.7 18.2 7.1
2007 674 39.1 17.2 9.3
2008 655 39.8 16.5 6
2009 647 38.4 16.8 9.3
2010 645 34.4 18.7 9.8
2011 553 27.8 19.8 13.2
2012 546 26.4 20.6 13.7
2013 510 25.7 19.8 13.7
2014 490 25.9 18.9 13.7
2015 506 27.0 18.7 15.6
2016 473 24.0 19.7 16.7
2017 478 21.9 21.8 14.6
2018 477 24.4 19.5 14.9
2019 454 25.2 18.0 13.7
2020 460 26.2 17.5 13.9
2021 452 27.2 16.6 15.5
2022 457 25.5 17.9 13.1
2023 448 27.0 16.5 15

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 Iron Horse Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 386 21.2 18.2 0.8
2000 529 30.4 17.4 2.3
2001 671 37.2 18.0 2.7
2002 680 40.5 16.8 6.6
2003 680 40.5 16.8 6.6
2004 699 37.1 18.8 4.7
2005 686 37.8 18.1 6.4
2006 721 39.7 18.2 7.1
2007 674 39.1 17.2 9.3
2008 655 39.8 16.5 6
2009 647 38.4 16.8 9.3
2010 645 34.4 18.7 9.8
2011 553 27.8 19.8 13.2
2012 546 26.4 20.6 13.7
2013 510 25.7 19.8 13.7
2014 490 25.9 18.9 13.7
2015 506 27.0 18.7 15.6
2016 473 24.0 19.7 16.7
2017 478 21.9 21.8 14.6
2018 477 24.4 19.5 14.9
2019 454 25.2 18.0 13.7
2020 460 26.2 17.5 13.9
2021 452 27.2 16.6 15.5
2022 457 25.5 17.9 13.1
2023 448 27.0 16.5 15

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 Iron Horse Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,270
2020 $11,793
2021 $12,256
2022 $13,631
2023 $15,058

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Iron Horse 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 276th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 323rd of 933 Elementary schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iron Horse Elementary School)47.742.6
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)5258
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Iron Horse Elementary School)48.437.7
 10.7%
   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 (Iron Horse Elementary School)72.470.1
 2.3%
   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 (Iron Horse Elementary School)39.737.3
 2.4%
   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 (Iron Horse Elementary School)39.447.9
 8.5%
   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 (Iron Horse Elementary School)56.957.5
 0.6%
   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 (Iron Horse Elementary School)49.334.2
 15.1%
   5th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)44.852.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Iron Horse Elementary School)58.557.2
 1.3%
   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 (Iron Horse Elementary School)46.136.3
 9.8%
   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 Students454448
 1.3%
African American98
 11.1%
American Indian11
Asian919
 111.1%
Hispanic7367
 8.2%
Pacific Islander15
 400%
White325307
 5.5%
Two or More Races3641
 13.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.7%15%
 1.3%


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Students at Iron Horse Elementary School are 69% White, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 448 students attended Iron Horse Elementary School.

Students who attend Iron Horse Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cimarron Middle
High : Legend High School

Iron Horse Elementary School ranks 215th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 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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