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Iron Horse Elementary School

20151 TALLMAN DR, PARKER, CO 80138

About Iron Horse Elementary School

Iron Horse Elementary School is one of the best-performing elementary schools in Parker, Colorado, where young learners can thrive and develop. The school has 449 students in grades PK–5 and makes learning fun by mixing academics with curiosity and creativity. There are 26 teachers and a caring counselor, which means that each child gets help and support. Almost 22% of the students come from low-income families, as the school works to create a welcoming and helpful environment. Currently, 36% of students are proficient in math, and 54% are proficient in reading, and the student-teacher ratio is 18:1. The school is ranked 44–59 in Douglas County. The average price of a home in the area is about $700,000, which shows how much the community cares about education. Iron Horse Elementary is where potential meets opportunity and every child's learning journey begins.

Iron Horse Elementary School Contact Information

Address

20151 TALLMAN DR, PARKER, CO 80138

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Phone

(303) 387-8525

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 36%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 36% in Math and 54% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
457
Total Students
$75499
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 174 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Iron Horse Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 68.5%
Asian 4.2%
Hispanic 15%
Black 1.8%
Two+ Races 9.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
68.5%
Asian
4.2%
Hispanic
15%
Black
1.8%
Two+ Races
9.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 457
52%
238 Female
48%
219 Male

Student Population

457 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

438 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Iron Horse Elementary School held its Fall Festival on October 24, 2025, bringing families together for games and fun in the community. The school also said that Picture Retake Day would be on October 2–9 and that the Book Fair would be on those same days. People are still able to pre-order yearbooks. Also, SSN students started the "Engineering Energy" coffee cart, which shows how proactive the students are.

FAQ

Q1. How many students are in each class at Iron Horse Elementary School?

Ans. The average number of students in each class at Iron Horse Elementary School is 18 to 20.

Q2. How does Iron Horse Elementary School honor holidays and cultural events?

Ans. Throughout the year, students like themed events, cultural assemblies, and activities that change with the seasons.

Q3. Does Iron Horse Elementary School help students who learn in different ways?

Ans. Yes, the school offers individualized learning plans and special education services.

Q4. What kinds of outdoor activities does Iron Horse Elementary School have?

Ans. Students play games during recess, on the playground, and in nature-based learning programs.

Q5. How different are the teachers at Iron Horse Elementary School?

Ans. The faculty is made up of teachers of both genders from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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