Frontier Valley Elementary School vs Parker Core Knowledge
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier Valley Elementary School
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
Parker Core Knowledge
Parker · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
705 students
| Measure | Frontier Valley Elementary School Parker, Colorado | Parker Core Knowledge Parker, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #361 of 993 | #2 of 993 |
| National rank | #22491 of 50,301 | #1130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 369 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 9.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 83% |
| city | Parker | Parker |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parker Core Knowledge scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 53.8).
- •Parker Core Knowledge does better on math proficiency (83% vs 37%).
- •Parker Core Knowledge does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 47%).
- •Parker Core Knowledge does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.4% vs 13.3%).
- •Frontier Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.7).
- •Parker Core Knowledge is the larger school with 705 students compared with 369.
- •Frontier Valley Elementary School is a public school while Parker Core Knowledge is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Frontier Valley Elementary School better than Parker Core Knowledge?
On the Success Index (US), Parker Core Knowledge ranks higher (88.6 vs 53.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Frontier Valley Elementary School and Parker Core Knowledge?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Parker and Parker in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Valley Elementary School: 369. Parker Core Knowledge: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Valley Elementary School and Parker Core Knowledge rank in Colorado?
Frontier Valley Elementary School is 361st of 993 and Parker Core Knowledge is 2nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).