South Lakewood Elementary School

Summary:

South Lakewood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 331 students in grades K-5 in Lakewood, Colorado, which is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools, with proficiency rates on state tests that are below the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 43.3% of students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 51.8% for the district and 44.1% for the state, and just 22.4% were proficient in Math, compared to 40.7% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students and students from low-income families, who rank in the bottom 25% of Colorado elementary schools in these categories.

Interestingly, the nearby Dennison Elementary School, located just 0.74 miles away, is ranked 3rd out of 943 Colorado elementary schools and has significantly higher proficiency rates on state tests compared to South Lakewood Elementary. Other nearby schools, such as Deane Elementary and Rose Stein International Elementary, have even lower academic performance, ranking in the bottom 10% of Colorado elementary schools. These disparities in performance are likely due to the significant differences in the demographic makeup of the student populations, with Dennison Elementary having a much lower percentage of students from low-income families (9.48%) compared to South Lakewood Elementary (56.19%).


Detail:

Public K-5

 8425 West 1st Avenue
       Lakewood, CO  80226-1218


(303) 982-7325

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
547th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,480 Help


Students who attend South Lakewood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Creighton Middle School
High:    Lakewood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  331

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.7%
Hispanic:
38.7%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Lakewood Elementary School ranks worse than 58% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 63rd 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 37.4. (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 South Lakewood Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Lakewood Elementary School is $16,480, which is the 20th highest among 85 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Lakewood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Lakewood Elementary School 547th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See South Lakewood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 South Lakewood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.98 324th 808 59.9%
2005 63.90 326th 823 60.4%
2006 63.99 330th 829 60.2%
2007 55.69 425th 852 50.1%
2008 53.98 434th 849 48.9%
2009 51.17 467th 872 46.4%
2010 41.88 583rd 925 37.0%
2011 58.39 427th 935 54.3%
2012 57.41 427th 935 54.3%
2013 61.61 382nd 954 60.0%
2014 61.39 378th 962 60.7%
2015 51.70 410th 938 56.3%
2016 49.89 418th 914 54.3%
2017 50.19 418th 929 55.0%
2018 53.73 382nd 917 58.3%
2019 49.87 451st 965 53.3%
2021 19.27 599th 710 15.6%
2022 30.63 612th 921 33.6%
2023 38.95 529th 933 43.3%
2024 37.40 547th 943 42.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.02 57th 308 81.5%
2019 56.91 124th 332 62.7%
2023 30.55 200th 265 24.5%
2024 40.18 224th 365 38.6%
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Rank History for Female students at South Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.59 337th 690 51.2%
2019 46.26 371st 758 51.1%
2021 11.08 341st 351 2.8%
2022 28.31 428th 595 28.1%
2023 33.01 425th 642 33.8%
2024 29.91 477th 684 30.3%
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Rank History for Male students at South Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.87 337th 693 51.4%
2019 42.03 411th 764 46.2%
2021 15.37 330th 352 6.3%
2022 21.37 466th 594 21.5%
2023 28.75 448th 649 31.0%
2024 29.70 456th 683 33.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.30 48th 270 82.2%
2024 65.57 66th 242 72.7%
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Rank History for White students at South Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.00 177th 337 47.5%
2019 37.80 373rd 596 37.4%
2022 28.60 359th 454 20.9%
2023 24.85 430th 525 18.1%
2024 23.78 446th 539 17.3%
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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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Enrollment information for South Lakewood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 365 5 10 24 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1989 425 6 6 24 5 n/a n/a 0 466
1990 437 5 6 46 3 n/a n/a 0 497
1991 448 8 11 52 5 n/a n/a 0 524
1992 508 10 9 62 6 n/a n/a 0 595
1993 504 8 13 62 4 n/a n/a 0 591
1994 458 7 9 43 3 n/a n/a 0 520
1995 446 4 16 56 3 n/a n/a 0 525
1996 446 4 16 56 3 n/a n/a 0 525
1997 466 4 16 53 4 n/a n/a 0 543
1998 452 6 10 63 3 n/a n/a 0 534
1999 416 7 9 76 10 n/a n/a 0 518
2000 401 10 7 76 10 n/a n/a 0 504
2001 397 12 7 97 7 n/a n/a 0 520
2002 391 13 14 101 11 n/a n/a 0 530
2003 391 13 14 101 11 n/a n/a 0 530
2004 353 16 15 108 13 n/a n/a 0 505
2005 342 17 14 120 9 n/a n/a 0 502
2006 326 18 8 108 9 n/a n/a 0 469
2007 333 20 8 114 8 n/a n/a 0 483
2008 327 16 12 122 11 n/a n/a 0 488
2009 321 21 15 138 21 n/a n/a 0 516
2010 353 18 11 146 18 n/a n/a 0 546
2011 295 12 14 196 9 0 17 0 543
2012 312 6 13 203 9 0 20 0 563
2013 288 10 15 185 10 2 21 0 531
2014 274 9 11 178 6 3 18 0 499
2015 285 7 10 206 5 1 18 0 532
2016 263 7 13 206 5 1 24 0 519
2017 255 6 15 215 4 0 23 0 518
2018 258 9 12 188 8 0 23 0 498
2019 257 15 9 181 3 0 20 0 485
2020 203 14 6 159 0 0 15 0 397
2021 189 11 13 154 0 0 12 0 379
2022 157 6 14 135 0 0 12 0 324
2023 171 9 8 128 0 0 15 0 331

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 South Lakewood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 405 17.3 23.4 n/a
1989 466 20.4 22.8 9.9
1990 497 22.6 21.9 12.3
1991 524 23.6 22.2 14.3
1992 595 26.8 22.2 17
1993 591 27.9 21.2 13.4
1994 520 26.0 20.0 11.5
1995 525 25.1 20.9 9
1996 525 25.1 20.9 9
1997 543 26.1 20.8 9.6
1998 534 26.5 20.2 11.4
1999 518 25.6 20.2 13.9
2000 504 27.0 18.7 23.2
2001 520 29.5 17.6 18.8
2002 530 31.5 16.8 22.6
2003 530 31.5 16.8 22.6
2004 505 29.9 16.9 26.5
2005 502 27.2 18.5 27.7
2006 469 26.4 17.8 31.3
2007 483 27.3 17.7 34.2
2008 488 26.7 18.3 32.2
2009 516 29.2 17.7 37.2
2010 546 29.3 18.6 41.6
2011 543 32.0 16.9 45.9
2012 563 32.1 17.5 46
2013 531 32.0 16.5 49.3
2014 499 31.6 15.7 51.9
2015 532 28.0 19.0 49.1
2016 519 30.0 17.3 49.5
2017 518 29.2 17.7 52.9
2018 498 27.6 17.9 55.4
2019 485 27.0 17.9 52.8
2020 397 25.2 15.7 48.4
2021 379 25.1 15.0 49.6
2022 324 23.1 13.9 46
2023 331 22.8 14.5 56.2

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 South Lakewood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 405 17.3 23.4 n/a
1989 466 20.4 22.8 9.9
1990 497 22.6 21.9 12.3
1991 524 23.6 22.2 14.3
1992 595 26.8 22.2 17
1993 591 27.9 21.2 13.4
1994 520 26.0 20.0 11.5
1995 525 25.1 20.9 9
1996 525 25.1 20.9 9
1997 543 26.1 20.8 9.6
1998 534 26.5 20.2 11.4
1999 518 25.6 20.2 13.9
2000 504 27.0 18.7 23.2
2001 520 29.5 17.6 18.8
2002 530 31.5 16.8 22.6
2003 530 31.5 16.8 22.6
2004 505 29.9 16.9 26.5
2005 502 27.2 18.5 27.7
2006 469 26.4 17.8 31.3
2007 483 27.3 17.7 34.2
2008 488 26.7 18.3 32.2
2009 516 29.2 17.7 37.2
2010 546 29.3 18.6 41.6
2011 543 32.0 16.9 45.9
2012 563 32.1 17.5 46
2013 531 32.0 16.5 49.3
2014 499 31.6 15.7 51.9
2015 532 28.0 19.0 49.1
2016 519 30.0 17.3 49.5
2017 518 29.2 17.7 52.9
2018 498 27.6 17.9 55.4
2019 485 27.0 17.9 52.8
2020 397 25.2 15.7 48.4
2021 379 25.1 15.0 49.6
2022 324 23.1 13.9 46
2023 331 22.8 14.5 56.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Lakewood Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,729
2020 $11,627
2021 $12,140
2022 $14,418
2023 $16,480

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Lakewood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 451st of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 529th of 933 Elementary schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Lakewood Elementary School)44.641.7
 2.9%
   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 (South Lakewood Elementary School)33.824.6
 9.2%
   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 (South Lakewood Elementary School)60.946.9
 14%
   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 (South Lakewood Elementary School)42.222.9
 19.3%
   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 (South Lakewood Elementary School)30.128.8
 1.3%
   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 (South Lakewood Elementary School)46.643.1
 3.5%
   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 (South Lakewood Elementary School)37.530.2
 7.3%
   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 (South Lakewood Elementary School)48.743.8
 4.9%
   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 (South Lakewood Elementary School)34.325.9
 8.4%
   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 Students485331
 31.8%
African American159
 40%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian98
 11.1%
Hispanic181128
 29.3%
Pacific Islander00
White257171
 33.5%
Two or More Races2015
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.8%56.2%
 3.4%


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Students who attend South Lakewood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Creighton Middle School
High : Lakewood High School

Students at South Lakewood Elementary School are 52% White, 39% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 331 students attended South Lakewood Elementary School.

South Lakewood Elementary School ranks 547th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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