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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 143 public schools serving 73,003 students in Jefferson County School District No. R-1. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
143 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
73,003 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
4,326 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#25 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
40%
33%
52%
45%
(20-21)
35%
29%
87%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
25%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
65%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,603 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,182 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$1,066 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$1,181 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,603
$15,473
Spending / Student
$16,182
$15,791

Best Jefferson County School District No. R-1 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dennison Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
401 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Gr: K-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Evergreen High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
29300 Buffalo Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5140
Gr: 9-12 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,197 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Kyffin Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
205 North Flora Way
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Ralston Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25856 Columbine Glen
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4386
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Devinny Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1725 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9200
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Rubey Drive
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5874
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Parmalee Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4460 S Parmalee Gulch
Indian Hills, CO 80454
(303) 982-8014
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
West Woods Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16650 West 72nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-5649
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Ralston Valley Senior High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13355 West 80th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,875 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Bergen Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1422 Sugarbush Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-4964
Gr: 3-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Marshdale Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26663 North Turkey Creek Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5188
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1414.
Chatfield High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7227 South Simms Street
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1515.
Rooney Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2200 South Coors Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9620
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
Red Rocks Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17199 Highway 74
Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 982-8063
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1717.
Conifer Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10441 County Highway 73
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-5255
Gr: 9-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1818.
Manning Options School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13200 West 32nd Place
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6340
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1919.
Meiklejohn Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13405 W 83rd Pl
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2020.
Shaffer Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7961 S Sangre De Cristo Road
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2121.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15975 West 50th Avenue
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5422
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2222.
Golden High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
701 24th Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,453 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2323.
Green Mountain High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13175 W Green Mountain Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13399 West Coal Mine Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-1970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,307 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7751 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2626.
Warder Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7840 Carr Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2727.
Bradford K8 South
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 White Oak Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3480
Gr: K-4 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2828.
Evergreen Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2059 Hiwan Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5020
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2929.
Rocky Mountain Academy Of Evergreen
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2959 Royale Elk Way
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Gr: K-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3085 Alkire Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5808
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Wilmot Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5124 South Hatch Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5370
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3232.
West Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
26501 Barkley Road
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-2975
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3333.
Hackberry Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7300 West 76th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0260
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3434.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10785 West Alamo Place
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3975
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3535.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9700 West 8th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7085
Gr: 9-12 | 1,798 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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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 143 public schools serving 73,003 students.
What is the rank of Jeffersonunty School District No. R-1?
Jeffersonunty School District No. R-1 is ranked #28 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jeffersonunty School District No. R-1?
65% of Jeffersonunty School District No. R-1 students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Jeffersonunty School District No. R-1?
Jeffersonunty School District No. R-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Jeffersonunty School District No. R-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,182 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 143 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 73,003 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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