West Jefferson Elementary School
- West Jefferson Elementary School serves 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- West Jefferson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- West Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 343 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West Jefferson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of West Jefferson Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #403 out of 1768 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 91% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Jefferson Elementary School is Conifer Senior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is West Jefferson Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Conifer West Jefferson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 534 students
0.6 miles
9449 South Barnes Street
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-3056 0.6 6-8 534 - Conifer Conifer Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 879 students
0.8 miles
10441 County Highway 73
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-5255 0.8 9-12 879 - Evergreen Marshdale Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 325 students
3.4 miles
26663 North Turkey Creek Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5188 3.4 K-5 325 - Pine Elk Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 388 students
6.0 miles
13304 South U S Highway 285
Pine, CO 80470
(303) 982-2900 6.0 PK-5 388 - Evergreen Evergreen High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,116 student
6.0 miles
29300 Buffalo Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5140 6.0 9-12 1,116
School Reviews
| 5 There is nothing bad about West Jeff Elementary School. It's a good learning enviroment for all ages and grades. The teachers are nice and the lunch is healthy. The school offers music, art, and gym. If you want your child to begin his or her first day of school without a hitch, then West Jefferson Elementary is the the best choice. - Posted by Student/Alumni - ben |
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