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Vanderhoof Elementary School

Summary:

Vanderhoof Elementary School is a public elementary school in Arvada, Colorado, serving 349 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35 out of 116 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Vanderhoof stands out for its higher percentage of White students (75.93%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 30.69% to 87.15% White students. The school also boasts generally higher test scores than the district and state averages, such as a 5th grade science proficiency rate of 50.7% compared to the district's 46.6% and the state's 37.9%. Additionally, Vanderhoof has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.7 and a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (29.8%) than some surrounding schools.

While Vanderhoof performs well overall, some nearby schools, such as Sierra Elementary and Van Arsdale Elementary, outperform Vanderhoof in certain areas, particularly in math and English language arts proficiency rates. Vanderhoof's lower performance in these subjects for certain grade levels, as well as the achievement gap between its subgroups, suggest potential areas for improvement. Overall, Vanderhoof is a solid-performing school, but it could benefit from further analysis and targeted interventions to address any identified concerns and continue to enhance student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 5875 Routt Court
       Arvada, CO  80004-4218

(303) 982-2744

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
380th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,045 Help


Students who attend Vanderhoof Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Drake Junior High School
High:    Arvada West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  440

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.3%
Hispanic:
20.9%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.5% Help


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Compare Details Vanderhoof Elementary School ranks better than 59.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 48th 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 58.12. (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 (67.3%), Hispanic (20.9%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vanderhoof 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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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vanderhoof Elementary School is $15,045. 55 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vanderhoof Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vanderhoof Elementary School 380th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Vanderhoof 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 Vanderhoof Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Vanderhoof Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.91 115th 808 85.8%
2005 73.85 226th 823 72.5%
2006 74.89 193rd 829 76.7%
2007 78.76 151st 852 82.3%
2008 71.65 236th 849 72.2%
2009 68.80 283rd 872 67.5%
2010 71.07 272nd 925 70.6%
2011 72.24 257th 935 72.5%
2012 66.09 338th 935 63.9%
2013 62.19 373rd 954 60.9%
2014 63.23 349th 962 63.7%
2015 62.80 309th 938 67.1%
2016 61.17 311th 914 66.0%
2017 56.52 354th 929 61.9%
2018 54.75 372nd 917 59.4%
2019 58.69 374th 965 61.2%
2021 62.08 290th 710 59.2%
2022 59.43 343rd 921 62.8%
2023 66.18 286th 933 69.3%
2024 58.12 380th 943 59.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vanderhoof Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.96 186th 308 39.6%
2019 50.71 150th 332 54.8%
2024 30.91 261st 365 28.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Vanderhoof Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.00 335th 690 51.4%
2019 44.01 392nd 758 48.3%
2021 56.53 185th 351 47.3%
2022 40.55 344th 595 42.2%
2023 49.14 307th 642 52.2%
2024 44.45 372nd 684 45.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Vanderhoof Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.55 334th 693 51.8%
2019 58.47 286th 764 62.6%
2021 43.71 248th 352 29.5%
2022 60.48 214th 594 64.0%
2023 62.55 220th 649 66.1%
2024 53.50 305th 683 55.3%
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Rank History for White students at Vanderhoof Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.66 194th 337 42.4%
2019 36.67 383rd 596 35.7%
2022 53.67 215th 454 52.6%
2024 47.60 291st 539 46.0%
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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 parent
Friday, December 29, 2017

Open Quote My children and I love this school. The teachers are amazing and committed to serve the individual needs of every student. The school also offers a variety of extra curricular activities. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, November 17, 2017

Open Quote We love Vanderhoof! We have 3 kids enrolled in the school and have had nothing but a good experience. The kids are always being challenged academically and learning new ways to use tablets, laptops and other interesting technology. The principal is great and creates an enriching environment for our children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Vanderhoof Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 638 4 15 47 5 n/a n/a 0 709
1989 663 3 20 48 5 n/a n/a 0 739
1990 659 1 13 53 2 n/a n/a 0 728
1991 664 2 14 52 1 n/a n/a 0 733
1992 701 3 19 46 2 n/a n/a 0 771
1993 691 1 17 49 2 n/a n/a 0 760
1994 707 3 15 48 4 n/a n/a 0 777
1995 490 3 12 28 8 n/a n/a 0 541
1996 490 3 12 28 8 n/a n/a 0 541
1997 445 2 13 22 4 n/a n/a 0 486
1998 463 2 13 29 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1999 450 5 18 35 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2000 466 3 21 29 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2001 445 2 20 42 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2002 427 6 18 49 4 n/a n/a 0 504
2003 427 6 18 49 4 n/a n/a 0 504
2004 447 11 16 50 6 n/a n/a 0 530
2005 445 8 12 49 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2006 455 6 12 52 3 n/a n/a 0 528
2007 461 6 15 48 2 n/a n/a 0 532
2008 462 6 13 57 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2009 480 5 13 56 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2010 480 3 12 54 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2011 424 1 10 80 3 0 13 0 531
2012 443 1 9 59 0 0 15 0 527
2013 398 1 13 52 1 0 16 0 481
2014 402 2 9 55 1 0 15 0 484
2015 376 1 9 64 3 0 17 0 470
2016 361 4 8 63 3 0 21 0 460
2017 350 5 12 76 4 0 29 0 476
2018 364 6 12 69 3 0 28 0 482
2019 302 7 10 63 2 2 18 0 404
2020 306 5 13 72 1 0 17 0 414
2021 270 2 11 58 1 0 19 0 361
2022 285 3 12 52 1 0 17 0 370
2023 265 3 12 53 2 0 14 0 349
2024 296 4 18 92 2 0 28 0 440

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 Vanderhoof Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 709 29.5 24.0 n/a
1989 739 31.6 23.3 3.7
1990 728 32.6 22.3 4.5
1991 733 32.6 22.4 4.8
1992 771 34.4 22.4 4.8
1993 760 33.4 22.8 6.6
1994 777 34.1 22.8 8.6
1995 541 25.6 21.1 11.8
1996 541 25.6 21.1 11.8
1997 486 23.1 21.0 10.1
1998 508 24.0 21.2 8.1
1999 508 24.9 20.4 7.3
2000 520 24.0 21.7 10.6
2001 509 25.8 19.7 9
2002 504 29.0 17.4 12.3
2003 504 29.0 17.4 12.3
2004 530 29.7 17.8 13
2005 516 27.6 18.7 13.8
2006 528 29.4 18.0 17.4
2007 532 28.3 18.8 18.4
2008 539 29.0 18.6 17.8
2009 554 28.2 19.6 19.9
2010 550 28.0 19.6 25.6
2011 531 26.3 20.1 23.9
2012 527 27.0 19.5 29.6
2013 481 26.0 18.5 29.3
2014 484 23.5 20.5 25.6
2015 470 24.0 19.5 24.5
2016 460 26.0 17.6 24.3
2017 476 26.1 18.2 29.2
2018 482 24.8 19.3 30.9
2019 404 23.7 17.0 32.2
2020 414 21.7 19.0 29.5
2021 361 21.2 16.9 24.7
2022 370 23.1 16.0 22.4
2023 349 22.2 15.7 29.8
2024 440 28.8 15.2 40.5

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 Vanderhoof Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 709 29.5 24.0 n/a
1989 739 31.6 23.3 3.7
1990 728 32.6 22.3 4.5
1991 733 32.6 22.4 4.8
1992 771 34.4 22.4 4.8
1993 760 33.4 22.8 6.6
1994 777 34.1 22.8 8.6
1995 541 25.6 21.1 11.8
1996 541 25.6 21.1 11.8
1997 486 23.1 21.0 10.1
1998 508 24.0 21.2 8.1
1999 508 24.9 20.4 7.3
2000 520 24.0 21.7 10.6
2001 509 25.8 19.7 9
2002 504 29.0 17.4 12.3
2003 504 29.0 17.4 12.3
2004 530 29.7 17.8 13
2005 516 27.6 18.7 13.8
2006 528 29.4 18.0 17.4
2007 532 28.3 18.8 18.4
2008 539 29.0 18.6 17.8
2009 554 28.2 19.6 19.9
2010 550 28.0 19.6 25.6
2011 531 26.3 20.1 23.9
2012 527 27.0 19.5 29.6
2013 481 26.0 18.5 29.3
2014 484 23.5 20.5 25.6
2015 470 24.0 19.5 24.5
2016 460 26.0 17.6 24.3
2017 476 26.1 18.2 29.2
2018 482 24.8 19.3 30.9
2019 404 23.7 17.0 32.2
2020 414 21.7 19.0 29.5
2021 361 21.2 16.9 24.7
2022 370 23.1 16.0 22.4
2023 349 22.2 15.7 29.8
2024 440 28.8 15.2 40.5

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 Vanderhoof Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,179
2020 $11,247
2021 $12,118
2022 $13,331
2023 $15,045

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vanderhoof Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 374th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 286th of 933 Elementary schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vanderhoof Elementary School)50.944.3
 6.6%
   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 (Vanderhoof Elementary School)41.840.3
 1.5%
   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 (Vanderhoof Elementary School)50.760
 9.3%
   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 (Vanderhoof Elementary School)40.352.7
 12.4%
   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 (Vanderhoof Elementary School)4237.7
 4.3%
   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 (Vanderhoof Elementary School)50.756.9
 6.2%
   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 (Vanderhoof Elementary School)37.749.2
 11.5%
   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 (Vanderhoof Elementary School)50.853.4
 2.6%
   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 (Vanderhoof Elementary School)39.847.2
 7.4%
   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 Students404349
 13.6%
African American73
 57.1%
American Indian22
Asian1012
 20%
Hispanic6353
 15.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White302265
 12.3%
Two or More Races1814
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.2%29.8%
 2.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vanderhoof Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 440 students attended Vanderhoof Elementary School.

Vanderhoof Elementary School ranks 380th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Vanderhoof Elementary School are 67% White, 21% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Students who attend Vanderhoof Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Drake Junior High School
High : Arvada West High School


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