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Prospect Valley Elementary School

3400 Pierson Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prospect Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Prospect Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Prospect Valley Elementary School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
425 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Prospect Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prospect Valley Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#236 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Prospect Valley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prospect Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prospect Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Prospect Valley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Prospect Valley Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Prospect Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Prospect Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Prospect Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
80%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Prospect Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Prospect Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Prospect Valley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Prospect Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Prospect Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prospect Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prospect Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Prospect Valley Elementary School is ranked #236 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Prospect Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Prospect Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kullerstrand Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Prospect Valley Elementary School?
425 students attend Prospect Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Prospect Valley Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect Valley Elementary School?
Prospect Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Prospect Valley Elementary School offer ?
Prospect Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Prospect Valley Elementary School part of?
Prospect Valley Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Prospect Valley Elementary School located?
Prospect Valley Elementary School is located in the Applewood Villages neighborhood of Wheat Ridge, CO.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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