Eiber Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lakewood, Colorado, serving 259 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35 out of 116 districts in the state.
Eiber Elementary stands out for its high percentage of Hispanic students (62.55%) and economically disadvantaged students, with 81.49% to 88.42% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years. This is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 13.07% to 76.42% Hispanic students and 9.48% to 89.31% free/reduced lunch rates. However, Eiber has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 15.4, which is comparable to or better than nearby schools.
Despite these unique demographics, Eiber Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 30% of Colorado elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. When looking at specific student subgroups, Eiber's female and male students perform in the bottom 30% of Colorado elementary schools, though its Hispanic students perform slightly better, ranking in the bottom 50%. Nearby schools like Dennison Elementary and Jefferson County Open Elementary show a wide range of academic achievement within the district, highlighting the challenges faced by Eiber Elementary.
Students who attend Eiber Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Creighton Middle SchoolHigh : Lakewood High School
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Eiber Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.3% of Colorado elementary schools.
In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended Eiber Elementary School.
Students at Eiber Elementary School are 63% Hispanic, 22% White, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.