Elementary Schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1


Summary:

The Jefferson County School District No. R-1 in Colorado is home to 87 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. This diverse district encompasses a wide range of academic performance, with some schools ranking among the top 5% in the state while others struggle in the bottom 10%.

At the top of the district's elementary schools are standouts like Fairmount Elementary School, Dennison Elementary School, and Kyffin Elementary School, all of which earn 5-star ratings and rank in the top tier of Colorado elementary schools. In contrast, Arvada K-8 and Westgate Elementary School are among the lowest-performing, earning just 1-star ratings. The data reveals a significant achievement gap, with the top schools outperforming the state average by 20-30 percentage points in CMAS proficiency.

Across the district, there is a clear correlation between higher free and reduced lunch rates and lower academic performance. Schools with the highest rates, such as Lumberg Elementary (89.31%) and Deane Elementary (88.47%), tend to have the lowest test scores. However, the district as a whole performs well above the state average, ranking 35th out of 116 districts in Colorado and earning a 4-star rating, highlighting the potential for continued improvement and the value of effective teaching and learning practices.

District Detail

 1829 Denver West Dr. Bldg #27
Golden, CO 80401-0001

 (303) 982-6500

SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 116 Colorado districts

See the 2024 Colorado District rankings!
Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 87
Middle Schools: 20
High Schools: 29
Alternative Schools: 9
Help







Districts nearby


SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
x-SD2L2_08_04800____2_2_010000000__ retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.