West Jefferson Elementary School
- West Jefferson Elementary School serves 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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%.
School Overview
- West Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 383 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 383 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Jefferson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Jefferson Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #543 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 91% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County No. R-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is West Jefferson Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Conifer West Jefferson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 550 students
0.6 miles
9449 South Barnes Street
Conifer, CO 80433
(303)982-3056 0.6 6-8 550 - Conifer Conifer Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 833 students
0.8 miles
10441 County Highway 73
Conifer, CO 80433
(303)982-5255 0.8 9-12 833 - Evergreen Marshdale Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 274 students
3.4 miles
26663 North Turkey Creek Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303)982-5188 3.4 K-5 274 - Pine Elk Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 315 students
6.0 miles
13304 South U S Highway 285
Pine, CO 80470
(303)982-2900 6.0 K-5 315 - Evergreen Evergreen High School Grades: 9-12 | 1085 students
6.0 miles
29300 Buffalo Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303)982-5140 6.0 9-12 1085
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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