Park Elementary School (6738)
510 E. 6TH AVE.
DURANGO, CO 81301
412
Total Students Served
Pre-K - Grade 5
School District:
Durango 9-R (1520)
View School List
School Profile
About Park Elementary School (6738)
A MESSAGE FROM:
Park Elementary School
2025-2026
Park Elementary School, an EL Education school in Durango, Colorado, is a public school that serves a diverse student body in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school's mission is to empower students to reach their full potential in a global society by providing a positive, nurturing, and challenging environment that supports cognitive, social, and emotional development. This commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the school's diverse demographics and its programs that support all lea…
rners. Park Elementary School embraces its diverse student body, which includes a minority population of 21% Indigenous students and 24% Latino. As part of the Durango School District, the school's student population includes various ethnic and racial backgrounds. For instance, the school has students who identify as Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, Black or African American, and those of two or more races. The school's culture, which is centered on being inclusive and kind, fosters an environment where all students and their unique backgrounds are valued. A substantial portion of the student population at Park Elementary qualifies for Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) , with roughly 39% of students receiving these benefits. This figure indicates the school serves a significant number of students from low-income households. While school meals are currently free for all students in Colorado, families are still encouraged to complete the FRL application. This is because the data from these applications helps the district secure crucial state and federal funding that supports not only school meals but also other vital programs like fee waivers and educational support services for qualifying students. The school actively works to ensure that all students, regardless of their financial background, have access to the resources they need to succeed. Park Elementary's approach to curriculum makes learning come alive by connecting it to real-world issues and needs. They use academically rigorous Learning Expeditions , which are long-term, in-depth studies on compelling topics that integrate different academic subjects. These expeditions include fieldwork, expert interviews, and the creation of high-quality products or performances for an authentic audience, which inspires students to think and work like professionals. The school also sets high expectations for all students, recognizing that children learn differently and at different rates. The school culture embraces learning through mindful schools practices and character development , focusing on productive problem-solving by being inclusive and kind, persevering through adversity, and embracing curiosity. Park Elementary offers a variety of programs to support its diverse student body. Preschool : The school hosts a Tri-County Head Start preschool classroom, which helps young children become familiar with the school they may later attend for kindergarten. The program focuses on high-quality social and emotional learning and play-based, inquiry-designed opportunities. Student Support Services : The school provides various student support services, including Exceptional Student Services for students with special needs and academic intervention for students who need additional support in reading and math. The special education team works to ensure inclusion and equity for all students through individualized education programs (IEPs). Park Elementary School has the Affective Education program for students identified with Social Emotional Disabilities and the Life Skills program for students who have lower IQ and health needs. Gifted & Talented : As part of the Durango School District, Park Elementary offers a gifted and talented program that uses a cluster model to support gifted learners. This includes flexible grouping and a multi-tiered system of support to provide appropriate opportunities for challenge and growth. English Language Learners (ELL) : The school also has programs to support English Language Learners. Mental Health Support : Park Elementary offers free live webinars and access to a content library in partnership with the Cook Center Mental Health Series to support students and families with topics like emotional regulation, suicide prevention, and protecting children on social media.
Final 2025 Performance Rating
Note:
N/A means these data are not available.
-- means the group size is too small, so these data are not displayed to protect student or educator privacy.
Explore More:
SchoolView Legend
SCHOOL
DISTRICT
STATE
N/A
Data not available.
--
Group size too small. Data are not displayed to protect student or educator privacy.
Click these icons on any chart to show or hide data
