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 135 public elementary schools serving 52,962 students in Jefferson County School District No. R-1. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Colorado.
Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
164 Schools
1,492 Schools
# Students
76,907 Students
611,358 Students
# Teachers
4,694 Teachers
38,647 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.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 180 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Graduation Rate
86%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.61
# American Indian Students
390 Students
3,805 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,359 Students
19,853 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19,072 Students
210,340 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
34%
# Black Students
1,017 Students
28,351 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
50,879 Students
316,085 Students
% White Students
66%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
111 Students
1,840 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,193 Students
31,198 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,346
23,862
# Students in K Grade:
5,444
61,105
# 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
61,857
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,946
63,437
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,292
7,253
# Students in 10th Grade:
6,164
6,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,184
6,661
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,477
7,769
# 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.
Total Revenue
$1,066 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$1,181 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,862
$15,247
Spending / Student
$15,360
$15,560
Best Jefferson County School District No. R-1 Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dennison Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
401 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Grades: K-6
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Parmalee Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4460 S Parmalee Gulch
Indian Hills, CO 80454
(303) 982-8014
Indian Hills, CO 80454
(303) 982-8014
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Kyffin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 North Flora Way
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #44.
Devinny Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1725 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9200
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9200
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 1,119 students
Rank: #66.
Bergen Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1422 Sugarbush Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-4964
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-4964
Grades: 3-5
| 226 students
Rank: #77.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15975 West 50th Avenue
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5422
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5422
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #88.
Ralston Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25856 Columbine Glen
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4386
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4386
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #99.
West Woods Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16650 West 72nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-5649
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-5649
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #1010.
Bradford K8 South
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 White Oak Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3480
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3480
Grades: K-4
| 402 students
Rank: #1111.
Red Rocks Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17199 Highway 74
Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 982-8063
Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 982-8063
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #1212.
Manning Options School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13200 West 32nd Place
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6340
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6340
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #1313.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Rubey Drive
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5874
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5874
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #1414.
Wilmot Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5124 South Hatch Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5370
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5370
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #1515.
Meiklejohn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13405 W 83rd Pl
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1616.
Shaffer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7961 S Sangre De Cristo Road
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3901
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3901
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #1717.
Prospect Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3400 Pierson Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7535
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7535
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1818.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5851 West 115th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 982-3105
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 982-3105
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1919.
Van Arsdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7535 Alkire Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #2020.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10785 West Alamo Place
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3975
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3975
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #2121.
Warder Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7840 Carr Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #2222.
Evergreen Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2059 Hiwan Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5020
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 588 students
Rank: #2323.
Rooney Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 South Coors Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9620
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9620
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #2424.
Bradford K8 North
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Woodruff
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4882
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4882
Grades: 5-8
| 315 students
Rank: #2525.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7922 South Carr
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-3737
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-3737
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #2626.
Rocky Mountain Of Evergreen
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2959 Royale Elk Way
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Grades: K-8
| 376 students
Rank: #2727.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7751 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #2828.
Three Creeks K-8
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19486 West 94th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-1140
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-1140
Grades: K-8
| 964 students
Rank: #2929.
Deer Creek Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9201 West Columbine Drive
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-3820
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-3820
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Johnson Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Grades: 6-9
| 18 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Great Work Montessori
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5300 West Center Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Grades: PK-7
| 237 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Grades: PK-12
| 100 students
Rank: #3333.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Grades: PK-12
| 420 students
Rank: #3434.
Marshdale Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26663 North Turkey Creek Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5188
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5188
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Shelton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 Crawford Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5686
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5686
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
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