Needs Improvement
#1720 of 1,815 schools in CO
Spark! Discovery Preschool
School · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J
555 8TH STREET, Frederick, CO 80530
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on CO statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher
21.4:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher
21.4:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Colorado schools
#1,720 of 1,815
In Frederick
#6 of 6
public schools
In district
#54 of 54
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J
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Spark! Discovery Preschool
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About Spark! Discovery Preschool
Spark! Discovery Preschool is a public school in Frederick, CO, part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.
Spark! Discovery Preschool serves approximately 257 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Spark! Discovery Preschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,720 of 1,815 schools in CO.
- This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.7
- CO avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Spark! Discovery Preschool runs 21.4:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
16.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Spark! Discovery Preschool Compares
See how Spark! Discovery Preschool performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
555 8TH STREET, Frederick, CO 80530
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Spark! Discovery Preschool may also want to explore other schools in the area. Highlands Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby Erie), which scores notably higher. Another option is Soaring Heights PK-8 (rated 8.7/10, 5.4 miles away, in nearby Erie), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Kenneth Homyak PK-8 (rated 8.4/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Dacono), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Frederick, see our Frederick schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder Valley PK-8 Frederick | 0.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Frederick Senior High School Frederick | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Legacy Elementary School Frederick | 2.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Carbon Valley Academy Frederick | 2.6 mi | 4.0 |
| Kenneth Homyak PK-8 Dacono | 3.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Prairie Ridge Elementary School Firestone | 3.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Coal Ridge Middle School Firestone | 4.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Centennial Elementary Firestone | 3.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Grand View Elementary Frederick | 3.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Firestone Charter Academy Firestone | 4.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Soaring Heights PK-8 Erie | 5.4 mi | 8.7 |
| Erie High School Erie | 5.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Mead High School Longmont | 6.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Highlands Elementary School Erie | 6.3 mi | 9.2 |
| BOLDER PATHWAY SCHOOL Broomfield | 7.1 mi | — |
| VISTA RIDGE ACADEMY Erie | 7.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Little Trappers Preschool Fort Lupton | 6.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Black Rock Elementary Erie | 7.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Fort Lupton Middle School Fort Lupton | 6.5 mi | 3.7 |
| Leo William Butler Elementary School Fort Lupton | 6.5 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 80530 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$120,172
Median Home Value
$449,200
Median Rent
$2,182/mo
Population
6,097
College Educated
26.8%
Homeownership
93.4%
Avg Commute
32 min
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Median Age
35.7
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Spark! Discovery Preschool
What grades does Spark! Discovery Preschool serve?
Spark! Discovery Preschool serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Spark! Discovery Preschool?
Spark! Discovery Preschool has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spark! Discovery Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Spark! Discovery Preschool is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spark! Discovery Preschool rank in CO?
Spark! Discovery Preschool ranks #1,720 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Spark! Discovery Preschool's MySchoolScout rating?
Spark! Discovery Preschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Spark! Discovery Preschool a charter school?
No, Spark! Discovery Preschool is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spark! Discovery Preschool a Title I school?
No, Spark! Discovery Preschool is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spark! Discovery Preschool?
16.3% of students at Spark! Discovery Preschool qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 16.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Weld County
- Phone
- (720) 652-7906
Resources & Links
District
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J- District Enrollment
- 31,757
- Schools in District
- 54
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,045
- District Rank
- #54 of 54
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