Serving 594 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 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prospect Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Prospect Valley Elementary School's student population of 594 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
18%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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 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?
594 students attend Prospect Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Prospect Valley Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect Valley Elementary School?
Prospect Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prospect Valley Elementary School offer ?
Prospect Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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