Jefferson County School District No. R-1

1829 Denver West Dr. Bldg #27
Golden, CO 80401-0001
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 164 public schools serving 76,907 students in Jefferson County School District No. R-1. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
164 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
76,907 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
4,694 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CO)
#34 out of 180 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
33%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
53%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
86%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and public school graduation rate of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.61
# American Indian Students
390 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,359 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19,072 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
35%
# Black Students
1,017 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
50,879 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
66%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
111 Students
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,193 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,346
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
5,444
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,182
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,404
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,315
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,295
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,561
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,543
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,754
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,946
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,292
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
6,164
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,184
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,477
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,862 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,360 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$1,066 MM
$13,426 MM
This chart display total revenue of Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,181 MM
$13,702 MM
This chart display total spending of Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,862
$15,247
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,360
$15,560
This chart display average spending per public school student in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Jefferson County School District No. R-1 Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dennison Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
401 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Grades: K-6
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Evergreen High School
Math: 75% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
29300 Buffalo Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5140
Grades: 9-12
| 975 students
Rank: #33.
Parmalee Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4460 S Parmalee Gulch
Indian Hills, CO 80454
(303) 982-8014
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
Kyffin Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
205 North Flora Way
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #55.
Devinny Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1725 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9200
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #66.
D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
Math: 68% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 1,119 students
Rank: #77.
Bergen Valley Intermediate School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1422 Sugarbush Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-4964
Grades: 3-5
| 226 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson High School
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #99.
Fairmount Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15975 West 50th Avenue
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5422
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #1010.
Ralston Elementary School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25856 Columbine Glen
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4386
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #1111.
Chatfield High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7227 South Simms Street
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,790 students
Rank: #1212.
West Woods Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16650 West 72nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-5649
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #1313.
Ralston Valley Senior High School
Math: 59% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13355 West 80th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,813 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Bradford K8 South
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 White Oak Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3480
Grades: K-4
| 402 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Conifer Senior High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10441 County Highway 73
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-5255
Grades: 9-12
| 815 students
Rank: #1616.
Red Rocks Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17199 Highway 74
Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 982-8063
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #1717.
Manning Options School
Math: 60% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13200 West 32nd Place
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6340
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #1818.
Mitchell Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Rubey Drive
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5874
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #1919.
Golden High School
Math: 51% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
701 24th Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #2020.
Wilmot Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5124 South Hatch Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5370
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #2121.
Meiklejohn Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13405 W 83rd Pl
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #2222.
Shaffer Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7961 S Sangre De Cristo Road
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3901
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #2323.
Prospect Valley Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 Pierson Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7535
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #2424.
Ryan Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5851 West 115th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 982-3105
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #2525.
Van Arsdale Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7535 Alkire Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #2626.
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13399 West Coal Mine Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,344 students
Rank: #2727.
Westridge Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10785 West Alamo Place
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3975
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #2828.
Columbine High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6201 South Pierce Street
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,707 students
Rank: #2929.
Warder Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7840 Carr Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #3030.
Evergreen Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2059 Hiwan Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 588 students
Rank: #3131.
Rooney Ranch Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 South Coors Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9620
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #3232.
Bradford K8 North
Math: 43% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Woodruff
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4882
Grades: 5-8
| 315 students
Rank: #3333.
Lakewood High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9700 West 8th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7085
Grades: 9-12
| 1,991 students
Rank: #3434.
Green Mountain High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13175 W Green Mountain Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,081 students
Rank: #3535.
Coronado Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7922 South Carr
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-3737
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 manages 164 public schools serving 76,907 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 is ranked #40 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
66% of Jefferson County School District No. R-1 students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Jefferson County School District No. R-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,360 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 164 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 76,907 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 86% (Top 30% in CO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 36% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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