Excellent
#192 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 11% in state
Park Elementary School
Elementary School · Durango School District No. 9-r · Durango, CO
A Durango School District No. 9-r elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
510 E. 6TH AVE., Durango, CO 81301
- Math 58% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Park 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- County Safety: Average283/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,209
Median home value
$634,900
Median rent
$1,433/mo
College educated
57.8%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Children's House of DurangoPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Colorado Connections Academy @ DurangoEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| St Columba SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 205 | 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.
Durango School District No. 9-r
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #2 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Park Elementary School is listed in Durango School District No. 9-R; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park Elementary School
Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Durango, CO, part of Durango School District No. 9-r, serving approximately 439 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Elementary School
What grades does Park Elementary School serve?
Park Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Elementary School rank in CO?
Park Elementary School ranks #192 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Park Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Elementary School?
39.4% of students at Park 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
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- La Plata County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (970) 247-3718
- Area population (ZIP 81301)
- 29,892
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 81301; 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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