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Prairie Crossing Elementary School

11605 SOUTH BRADBURY RANCH DR, PARKER, CO 80134

Top 25% School in Colorado

Ranked 66 of 239 in Colorado

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About Prairie Crossing Elementary School

Prairie Crossing Elementary School, located in Parker, Colorado, is a top-rated academic school and exemplifies a strong sense of community. Prairie Crossing serves 610 kindergarten through sixth-grade students and has a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, which is better than the district average. Around 51% of Prairie Crossing students are proficient in math and 61% are proficient in reading. The enrollment includes 50% female and 50% male students and about 16% are students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Prairie Crossing employs 37 full-time teachers and one counselor, allowing for individualized instruction for all students. The average home price in the area is approximately $675,000. GreatSchools rated Prairie Crossing with a ranking of 8 out of 10 and has them ranked #30 for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 Elementary Schools and among Colorado’s leading elementary schools. Prairie Crossing Elementary School continues to prepare their students for a successful future, as they strive to support the growth of confident, capable learners.

Prairie Crossing Elementary School Contact Information

Address

11605 SOUTH BRADBURY RANCH DR, PARKER, CO 80134

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Phone

(303) 387-8200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 61%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 61% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
699
Total Students
$75499
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 66 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Prairie Crossing 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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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: 8:50 AM - 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 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 70.7%
Asian 6.8%
Hispanic 13.5%
Black 2.1%
Two+ Races 6.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
70.7%
Asian
6.8%
Hispanic
13.5%
Black
2.1%
Two+ Races
6.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 699
49.3%
345 Female
50.7%
354 Male

Student Population

699 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

653 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Prairie Crossing Elementary School has announced that families can now enroll children who will be 5 years old before October 1, 2026, for kindergarten. This is a great opportunity for incoming families to join the PCE community.

FAQ

Q1. How many students are there for every teacher at Prairie Crossing Elementary School?

Ans. There is a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio at Prairie Crossing Elementary School, which means that each student gets individual attention.

Q2. What kinds of activities are there outside of school at Prairie Crossing Elementary School?

Ans. Students at Prairie Crossing Elementary School can join geography clubs, holiday programs, STEM projects, and sports teams.

Q3. How many different kinds of students go to Prairie Crossing Elementary School?

Ans. Prairie Crossing Elementary School has students from many different races and a good mix of boys and girls.

Q4. How much do parents at Prairie Crossing Elementary School get involved?

Ans. Prairie Crossing Elementary School gets parents involved by holding PTA meetings, giving them chances to volunteer, and holding fundraisers.

Q5. What kinds of technology and resources does Prairie Crossing Elementary School have?

Ans. Prairie Crossing Elementary School has computer labs, smart boards that students can touch, and online learning tools.

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

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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