Arvada K-8 (Closed 2024)

5751 Balsam Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Arvada K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
#1590 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10%
33%
21%
45%
(20-21)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
62%
37%
Black
4%
5%
White
28%
49%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
72%
0.54
(22-23)
75.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arvada K-8's ranking?
Arvada K-8 is ranked #1590 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Arvada K-8?
541 students attend Arvada K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Arvada K-8 students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arvada K-8?
Arvada K-8 has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arvada K-8 offer ?
Arvada K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arvada K-8 part of?

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