Very Good
#655 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 36% in state
Frontier Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Parker, CO
A Douglas County School District No. Re 1 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
23919 EAST CANTERBERRY TRAIL, Parker, CO 80138
- Math 57% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frontier Valley Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Frontier Valley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,868/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parker), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$142,397
Median home value
$679,800
Median rent
$1,919/mo
College educated
48.5%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Iron Horse Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Little Blessings PreschoolPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | PK–K | 2.5 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #58 of 88
- District spending per student
- $12,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frontier Valley Elementary School is listed in Douglas County School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frontier Valley Elementary School
Frontier Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parker, CO, part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 378 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #655 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frontier Valley Elementary School
What grades does Frontier Valley Elementary School serve?
Frontier Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Frontier Valley Elementary School?
Frontier Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Valley Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frontier Valley Elementary School rank in CO?
Frontier Valley Elementary School ranks #655 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Frontier Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frontier Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Frontier Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frontier Valley Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frontier Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Frontier Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frontier Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Frontier Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frontier Valley Elementary School?
12.4% of students at Frontier Valley Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (303) 387-8475
- Area population (ZIP 80138)
- 35,942
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80138; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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