Top Rankings
North Park School District R-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 155 students in North Park School District R-1. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public School in North Park School District R-1 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
1 School
1,916 Schools
# Students
155 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Park School District R-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
19%
36%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
80%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,903 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,645 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,903
$15,473
Spending / Student
$22,645
$15,791
Best North Park School District R-1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Park School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 4th Street
Walden, CO 80480
(970) 723-3300
Walden, CO 80480
(970) 723-3300
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Park School District R-1?
North Park School District R-1 manages 1 public schools serving 155 students.
What is the rank of North Park School District R-1?
North Park School District R-1 is ranked #111 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Park School District R-1?
80% of North Park School District R-1 students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Park School District R-1?
North Park School District R-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is North Park School District R-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,645 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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