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 70 public preschools serving 22,118 students in Jefferson County School District No. R-1. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Colorado.
Public Preschools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
164 Schools
796 Schools
# Students
76,907 Students
286,399 Students
# Teachers
4,694 Teachers
18,387 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
0.62
# American Indian Students
390 Students
1,472 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,359 Students
9,756 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
19,072 Students
100,563 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
35%
# Black Students
1,017 Students
14,669 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
50,879 Students
144,101 Students
% White Students
66%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
111 Students
922 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,193 Students
15,030 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
40,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,182
38,691
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,404
39,234
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,315
38,109
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,295
38,503
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,561
38,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,543
8,923
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,754
5,680
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,946
5,549
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,292
612
# Students in 10th Grade:
6,164
551
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,184
518
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,477
542
# 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 Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Stony Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7203 South Everett
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-4120
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-4120
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #1616.
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 South Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8324
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8324
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #1717.
Leawood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6155 West Leawood Drive
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-7860
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-7860
Grades: PK-6
| 337 students
Rank: #1818.
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10399 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-8288
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-8288
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #1919.
Woodrow Wilson Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 W 94th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 431-3694
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 431-3694
Grades: PK-8
| 505 students
Rank: #2020.
Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7114 West Jefferson Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 986-5791
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 986-5791
Grades: PK-8
| 635 students
Rank: #2121.
Normandy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6750 South Kendall Boulevard
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-4766
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-4766
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Mount Carbon Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12776 West Cross Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-7900
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Ute Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11050 West Meadows Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4044
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4044
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #2424.
Jefferson County Open Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Grades: PK-6
| 228 students
Rank: #2525.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Grades: PK-8
| 779 students
Rank: #2626.
Elk Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13304 South U S Highway 285
Pine, CO 80470
(303) 982-2900
Pine, CO 80470
(303) 982-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #2727.
Peiffer Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4997 South Miller Way
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4800
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #2828.
Secrest Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6875 West 64th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0760
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0760
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #2929.
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9904 West Capri Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 972-2627
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 972-2627
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
Rank: #3030.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6500 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Blue Heron Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5987 West Dorado Drive
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-2770
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-2770
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Columbine Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6005 West Canyon Avenue
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-5540
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-5540
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #3333.
West Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26501 Barkley Road
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-2975
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-2975
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #3434.
Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12900 West Utah Avenue
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9561
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9561
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #3535.
Dutch Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7304 West Roxbury Place
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-4565
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-4565
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
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