Iron Horse Elementary School

20151 TALLMAN DRIVE
PARKER, CO 80138

430 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Iron Horse Elementary School, located in Parker, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Douglas County School District. As a key part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional learning. The campus is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through a rigorous, standards-based curriculum.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Iron Horse Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement to support student success. The school integrates technology into daily learning and provides various extracurricular opportunities to help students explore their interests and talents. With a focus on fostering a safe, supportive, and collaborative culture, Iron Horse strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible, well-rounded citizens who are ready for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

430

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Iron Horse Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	85
Black	12
Asian	18
Two or More	34
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
276 (64.2%)
Hispanic
85 (19.8%)
Two or More
34 (7.9%)
Asian
18 (4.2%)
Black
12 (2.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-8525
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 70

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Iron Horse Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	70
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Iron Horse Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	197	45.8%
Male	233	54.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)