Larkspur Elementary School in Larkspur, Colorado on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Larkspur Elementary School is a rural public school in Larkspur, Colorado that is part of Douglas County School District RE-1. It serves 161 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.5:1. Its teachers have had 25 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 6

161 Students

14 Teachers

1103 Perry Park Ave

Larkspur, CO 80118 View local requests

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Larkspur Elementary School Demographics

19%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

11%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Larkspur Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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