Kendrick Lakes Elementary School

Summary:

Kendrick Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lakewood, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 372. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kendrick Lakes Elementary consistently performs above the district and state averages in CMAS assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 64.5% of Kendrick Lakes students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 51.8% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In Math, 51.4% of Kendrick Lakes students were proficient or better, compared to 40.7% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school's performance in Science for 5th grade is also noteworthy, with 46.9% of students proficient or better, compared to 46.6% for the district and 37.9% for the state. Kendrick Lakes has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Colorado elementary schools and maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kendrick Lakes Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 64.78% White, 25.54% Hispanic, and 3.23% Asian students in the 2022-2023 school year. This diversity is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Devinny Elementary (80% White) and Westgate Elementary (36.65% White, 47.16% Hispanic). Additionally, Kendrick Lakes has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (28.49% in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Lasley Elementary (81.12%) and Westgate Elementary (64.2%), suggesting it serves a relatively more affluent student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1350 South Hoyt Street
       Lakewood, CO  80232-5102


(303) 982-8324

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
188th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,837 Help


Students who attend Kendrick Lakes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Carmody Middle School
High:    Bear Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  403

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.8%
Hispanic:
28.0%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.8% Help


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Compare Details Kendrick Lakes Elementary School ranks better than 80.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 25th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.97. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.8%), Hispanic (28%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kendrick Lakes Elementary School is 15.2, which is the 26th best among 85 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kendrick Lakes Elementary School is $14,837. 60 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kendrick Lakes Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kendrick Lakes Elementary School 188th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Kendrick Lakes Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kendrick Lakes Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kendrick Lakes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.53 303rd 808 62.5%
2005 65.73 305th 823 62.9%
2006 62.49 350th 829 57.8%
2007 65.72 314th 852 63.1%
2008 70.25 251st 849 70.4%
2009 67.18 299th 872 65.7%
2010 71.35 268th 925 71.0%
2011 74.14 235th 935 74.9%
2012 75.51 215th 935 77.0%
2013 67.00 316th 954 66.9%
2014 72.50 250th 962 74.0%
2015 78.36 174th 938 81.4%
2016 73.75 213th 914 76.7%
2017 84.65 112th 929 87.9%
2018 84.78 119th 917 87.0%
2019 81.91 148th 965 84.7%
2021 74.85 196th 710 72.4%
2022 80.53 160th 921 82.6%
2023 69.81 256th 933 72.6%
2024 77.97 188th 943 80.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kendrick Lakes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.01 58th 308 81.2%
2019 73.90 50th 332 84.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Kendrick Lakes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.39 113th 690 83.6%
2019 78.30 139th 758 81.7%
2022 71.44 151st 595 74.6%
2023 76.09 129th 642 79.9%
2024 70.40 187th 684 72.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kendrick Lakes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.47 67th 84 20.2%
2019 20.55 102nd 110 7.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Kendrick Lakes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.96 112th 693 83.8%
2019 75.75 152nd 764 80.1%
2022 71.28 160th 594 73.1%
2023 48.28 330th 649 49.2%
2024 68.63 197th 683 71.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kendrick Lakes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.57 23rd 270 91.5%
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Rank History for White students at Kendrick Lakes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.68 72nd 337 78.6%
2019 68.66 152nd 596 74.5%
2021 59.76 126th 288 56.3%
2022 67.73 141st 454 68.9%
2023 48.91 269th 525 48.8%
2024 69.15 144th 539 73.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Open Quote This school is the least impressive of all schools in the area. The receptionists are rude and interrupt you within 15 seconds of calling. The assistant principal is cocky and invasive in how he promotes and flaunts the school. The teachers are clearly untrained and unprepared on how to respond to questions concerning diversity, equity and inclusion - stating "we deal with those kids well" when referring to neurodiversity and "we are predominantly caucasian" when asked about their ethnic diversity. This is supposed to be our home school and so far, it has reflected nothing but pretentiousness and unqualified individuals who claim to be a community. Although it puts on a nice front on the outside, the inside is emptiness and the most lacking community/family atmosphere I've seen here in Lakewood. I would never send my child to this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, July 26, 2014

Open Quote My husband and I were skeptical of this school given the rating and state grade; however, decided to test it for a year. We were extremely disappointed with the handling of a bullying situation that surfaced shortly after the school year began. Our child who loved preK became closed off about school and no longer enjoyed it. We approached the Kindergarten teacher who confirmed the bullying was happening. We asked her to keep us abreast of the situation, keep us updated, and received no follow up. We attempted working with the parents of the other child, but they would not spare any time to help the children work out difficulties. When we met with the principal he made it clear he wanted no part in mediating with us and the other parents, even said he did not believe a child in Kindergarten could be a bully, though the teacher along with a substitute had confirmed the behavior. Lastly, the very child who bullied our child, as well as other classmates, was given a 'citizenship' award at the graduation ceremony. We are extremely disappointed and surprised at the negligent mishandling of this situation, especially in light of the problems with bullying escalating in CO as well as around the country. Would not recommend this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kendrick Lakes Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 254 1 7 18 2 n/a n/a 0 282
1989 225 1 9 22 2 n/a n/a 0 259
1990 427 6 12 35 7 n/a n/a 0 487
1991 466 3 13 43 2 n/a n/a 0 527
1992 511 6 12 40 1 n/a n/a 0 570
1993 547 5 15 43 2 n/a n/a 0 612
1994 539 10 13 50 1 n/a n/a 0 613
1995 526 6 18 56 4 n/a n/a 0 610
1996 526 6 18 56 4 n/a n/a 0 610
1997 495 6 20 64 7 n/a n/a 0 592
1998 465 9 16 55 5 n/a n/a 0 550
1999 445 10 14 57 3 n/a n/a 0 529
2000 444 13 17 68 4 n/a n/a 0 546
2001 419 6 21 65 3 n/a n/a 0 514
2002 333 11 13 73 4 n/a n/a 0 434
2003 333 11 13 73 4 n/a n/a 0 434
2004 314 11 18 66 3 n/a n/a 0 412
2005 289 15 26 79 7 n/a n/a 0 416
2006 275 14 21 70 5 n/a n/a 0 385
2007 277 6 18 64 5 n/a n/a 0 370
2008 262 7 14 60 3 n/a n/a 0 346
2009 265 9 13 63 4 n/a n/a 0 354
2010 322 8 13 88 2 n/a n/a 0 433
2011 289 5 8 109 2 4 10 0 427
2012 292 3 7 104 1 3 10 0 420
2013 316 4 11 101 1 3 11 0 447
2014 299 7 11 103 2 4 17 0 443
2015 297 8 12 101 3 3 18 0 442
2016 305 8 11 132 2 1 15 0 474
2017 287 9 15 129 0 1 15 0 456
2018 277 15 12 125 1 0 18 0 448
2019 244 13 14 100 4 0 16 0 391
2020 252 10 13 104 4 0 10 0 393
2021 235 2 17 99 3 0 12 0 368
2022 240 6 16 94 3 0 10 0 369
2023 241 6 12 95 2 0 16 0 372
2024 257 7 9 113 0 1 16 0 403

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kendrick Lakes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 282 14.3 19.7 n/a
1989 259 16.3 15.8 3.1
1990 487 22.5 21.6 3.5
1991 527 23.1 22.8 4.9
1992 570 24.8 22.9 7.2
1993 612 26.8 22.8 7.2
1994 613 26.5 23.1 9
1995 610 25.9 23.6 10.2
1996 610 25.9 23.6 10.2
1997 592 26.8 22.1 11.8
1998 550 26.5 20.8 12.4
1999 529 24.1 22.0 12.9
2000 546 25.3 21.6 15.8
2001 514 27.1 19.0 13
2002 434 27.0 16.1 17.1
2003 434 27.0 16.1 17.1
2004 412 23.2 17.8 18.4
2005 416 22.6 18.4 22.1
2006 385 26.4 14.6 25.2
2007 370 22.3 16.6 27.6
2008 346 24.0 14.4 28.6
2009 354 23.3 15.2 26
2010 433 24.6 17.5 30.5
2011 427 24.5 17.4 33.5
2012 420 24.5 17.1 32.6
2013 447 21.0 21.2 31.3
2014 443 22.8 19.3 31.8
2015 442 21.0 21.0 25.8
2016 474 25.0 18.9 29.3
2017 456 23.4 19.4 32.2
2018 448 23.9 18.6 31
2019 391 21.9 17.8 32.2
2020 393 22.9 17.1 32.8
2021 368 21.9 16.7 28
2022 369 22.5 16.3 23.3
2023 372 22.2 16.7 28.5
2024 403 26.3 15.2 31.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kendrick Lakes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 282 14.3 19.7 n/a
1989 259 16.3 15.8 3.1
1990 487 22.5 21.6 3.5
1991 527 23.1 22.8 4.9
1992 570 24.8 22.9 7.2
1993 612 26.8 22.8 7.2
1994 613 26.5 23.1 9
1995 610 25.9 23.6 10.2
1996 610 25.9 23.6 10.2
1997 592 26.8 22.1 11.8
1998 550 26.5 20.8 12.4
1999 529 24.1 22.0 12.9
2000 546 25.3 21.6 15.8
2001 514 27.1 19.0 13
2002 434 27.0 16.1 17.1
2003 434 27.0 16.1 17.1
2004 412 23.2 17.8 18.4
2005 416 22.6 18.4 22.1
2006 385 26.4 14.6 25.2
2007 370 22.3 16.6 27.6
2008 346 24.0 14.4 28.6
2009 354 23.3 15.2 26
2010 433 24.6 17.5 30.5
2011 427 24.5 17.4 33.5
2012 420 24.5 17.1 32.6
2013 447 21.0 21.2 31.3
2014 443 22.8 19.3 31.8
2015 442 21.0 21.0 25.8
2016 474 25.0 18.9 29.3
2017 456 23.4 19.4 32.2
2018 448 23.9 18.6 31
2019 391 21.9 17.8 32.2
2020 393 22.9 17.1 32.8
2021 368 21.9 16.7 28
2022 369 22.5 16.3 23.3
2023 372 22.2 16.7 28.5
2024 403 26.3 15.2 31.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kendrick Lakes Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,056
2020 $11,656
2021 $11,963
2022 $13,336
2023 $14,837

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kendrick Lakes Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 148th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 256th of 933 Elementary schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kendrick Lakes Elementary School)53.356.1
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)46.348.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Kendrick Lakes Elementary School)53.351.5
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)45.748.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kendrick Lakes Elementary School)72.765.9
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)5653.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Kendrick Lakes Elementary School)60.650
 10.6%
   4th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.539.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Kendrick Lakes Elementary School)45.138.5
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)41.641.6
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kendrick Lakes Elementary School)70.853.8
 17%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)53.655.6
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Kendrick Lakes Elementary School)55.638.5
 17.1%
   5th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.441.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kendrick Lakes Elementary School)66.258
 8.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Kendrick Lakes Elementary School)56.646.9
 9.7%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students391372
 4.9%
African American136
 53.8%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian1412
 14.3%
Hispanic10095
 5%
Pacific Islander00
White244241
 1.2%
Two or More Races1616
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.2%28.5%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kendrick Lakes Elementary School

Students at Kendrick Lakes Elementary School are 64% White, 28% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

Kendrick Lakes Elementary School ranks 188th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 403 students attended Kendrick Lakes Elementary School.

Students who attend Kendrick Lakes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carmody Middle School
High : Bear Creek High School


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