Warder Elementary School

Summary:

Warder Elementary School is a public elementary school in Arvada, Colorado, serving 373 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, Warder consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with particularly strong performance among Hispanic and low-income students.

Warder Elementary School stands out for its academic excellence, ranking in the top 25% of Colorado elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, Warder had higher proficiency rates than the district and state in CMAS/Science, CMAS/English Language Arts, and CMAS/Math. The school's diverse student population, with 22.52% Hispanic students, is higher than nearby schools like Lincoln Charter Academy and Sierra Elementary School. Additionally, Warder has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (27.61%) compared to schools like Little Elementary School (67.74%) and Swanson Elementary School (72.17%), indicating a lower proportion of students from low-income families.

Warder Elementary School's consistent excellence across multiple grade levels and subject areas, as well as its strong performance among its Hispanic and low-SES student subgroups, make it a standout school within the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. Schools like Hackberry Hill Elementary School and Sierra Elementary School also demonstrate strong academic performance, but Warder's overall excellence and diversity set it apart as a model for academic success in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7840 Carr Drive
       Arvada, CO  80005-4420


(303) 982-0950

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
260th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,761 Help


Students who attend Warder Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Moore Middle School
High:    Pomona High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  373

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.6%
Hispanic:
22.5%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Warder Elementary School ranks better than 72.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 35th 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 70.27. (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 Warder 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 Warder Elementary School is $14,761. 60 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Warder Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Warder Elementary School 260th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Warder 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 Warder Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Warder Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.52 319th 808 60.5%
2005 55.41 411th 823 50.1%
2006 57.73 382nd 829 53.9%
2007 61.02 361st 852 57.6%
2008 50.70 468th 849 44.9%
2009 48.65 487th 872 44.2%
2010 41.80 585th 925 36.8%
2011 62.96 374th 935 60.0%
2012 59.39 391st 935 58.2%
2013 67.57 309th 954 67.6%
2014 74.53 237th 962 75.4%
2015 64.84 289th 938 69.2%
2016 65.34 286th 914 68.7%
2017 76.31 201st 929 78.4%
2018 69.70 240th 917 73.8%
2019 75.35 202nd 965 79.1%
2021 85.52 97th 710 86.3%
2022 82.77 137th 921 85.1%
2023 84.20 126th 933 86.5%
2024 70.27 260th 943 72.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Warder Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.09 46th 308 85.1%
2019 82.80 23rd 332 93.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Warder Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.76 209th 690 69.7%
2019 70.49 193rd 758 74.5%
2022 70.29 158th 595 73.4%
2023 69.93 175th 642 72.7%
2024 58.24 267th 684 61.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Warder Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.29 244th 693 64.8%
2019 69.04 202nd 764 73.6%
2022 80.11 98th 594 83.5%
2023 83.24 89th 649 86.3%
2024 66.15 216th 683 68.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Warder Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.27 7th 270 97.4%
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Rank History for White students at Warder Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.31 159th 337 52.8%
2019 58.04 229th 596 61.6%
2024 46.21 303rd 539 43.8%
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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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by a parent
Sunday, September 11, 2016

Open Quote My son just started at this school. They went above and beyond to make him feel comfortable. They also have homework help twice a week for any subject that your student might be struggling with. I'm very impressed Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 21, 2016

Open Quote Warder has been amazing for my kids. It's well run and have outstanding teachers and staff who really care about the success of your child. They offer a variety of extracurricular activities, and we've really enjoyed our time here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Warder Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 454 5 10 18 3 n/a n/a 0 490
1989 486 6 8 19 4 n/a n/a 0 523
1990 476 5 6 16 4 n/a n/a 0 507
1991 490 5 9 25 4 n/a n/a 0 533
1992 505 4 9 36 1 n/a n/a 0 555
1993 509 4 14 40 3 n/a n/a 0 570
1994 494 3 13 43 3 n/a n/a 0 556
1995 458 2 18 48 3 n/a n/a 0 529
1996 458 2 18 48 3 n/a n/a 0 529
1997 428 6 16 45 3 n/a n/a 0 498
1998 411 7 16 45 6 n/a n/a 0 485
1999 425 9 16 63 4 n/a n/a 0 517
2000 382 6 16 61 5 n/a n/a 0 470
2001 383 5 13 61 6 n/a n/a 0 468
2002 321 7 9 61 8 n/a n/a 0 406
2003 321 7 9 61 8 n/a n/a 0 406
2004 286 3 9 65 7 n/a n/a 0 370
2005 277 5 14 69 3 n/a n/a 0 368
2006 251 9 14 76 2 n/a n/a 0 352
2007 259 6 12 82 1 n/a n/a 0 360
2008 241 13 10 84 5 n/a n/a 0 353
2009 231 13 10 74 9 n/a n/a 0 337
2010 216 18 11 84 9 n/a n/a 0 338
2011 218 3 2 100 5 0 15 0 343
2012 214 2 1 105 4 0 14 0 340
2013 210 3 2 101 4 0 17 0 337
2014 209 2 2 105 4 0 12 0 334
2015 237 1 4 124 5 0 15 0 386
2016 273 1 6 131 2 0 10 0 423
2017 263 1 5 113 3 0 16 0 401
2018 275 0 6 111 3 0 21 0 416
2019 255 2 7 84 2 2 17 0 369
2020 271 2 2 85 2 0 16 0 378
2021 267 3 5 78 1 0 15 0 369
2022 269 4 2 84 1 0 12 0 372
2023 267 2 5 84 0 0 15 0 373

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 Warder Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 490 24.8 19.7 n/a
1989 523 24.0 21.7 3.6
1990 507 22.1 22.9 2.6
1991 533 23.6 22.5 5.6
1992 555 23.2 23.9 3.2
1993 570 23.8 23.9 4.7
1994 556 24.0 23.2 6.3
1995 529 24.1 21.9 7.4
1996 529 24.1 21.9 7.4
1997 498 22.6 22.0 5.2
1998 485 23.4 20.7 5.6
1999 517 24.4 21.2 5.8
2000 470 22.0 21.4 10.6
2001 468 23.5 19.9 14.5
2002 406 24.0 16.9 13.1
2003 406 24.0 16.9 13.1
2004 370 22.6 16.4 16.5
2005 368 20.0 18.4 20.9
2006 352 18.8 18.7 29
2007 360 20.2 17.8 31.1
2008 353 20.0 17.7 33.1
2009 337 20.7 16.3 31.2
2010 338 18.0 18.7 39.1
2011 343 18.3 18.7 37.6
2012 340 17.3 19.6 40.9
2013 337 16.6 20.1 36.8
2014 334 15.0 22.2 36.8
2015 386 18.0 21.4 35.5
2016 423 21.0 20.1 33.1
2017 401 20.9 19.1 33.4
2018 416 21.1 19.6 32.7
2019 369 14.8 24.8 32
2020 378 20.1 18.7 29.4
2021 369 18.6 19.8 28.5
2022 372 22.9 16.2 25.8
2023 373 20.6 18.0 27.6

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 Warder Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 490 24.8 19.7 n/a
1989 523 24.0 21.7 3.6
1990 507 22.1 22.9 2.6
1991 533 23.6 22.5 5.6
1992 555 23.2 23.9 3.2
1993 570 23.8 23.9 4.7
1994 556 24.0 23.2 6.3
1995 529 24.1 21.9 7.4
1996 529 24.1 21.9 7.4
1997 498 22.6 22.0 5.2
1998 485 23.4 20.7 5.6
1999 517 24.4 21.2 5.8
2000 470 22.0 21.4 10.6
2001 468 23.5 19.9 14.5
2002 406 24.0 16.9 13.1
2003 406 24.0 16.9 13.1
2004 370 22.6 16.4 16.5
2005 368 20.0 18.4 20.9
2006 352 18.8 18.7 29
2007 360 20.2 17.8 31.1
2008 353 20.0 17.7 33.1
2009 337 20.7 16.3 31.2
2010 338 18.0 18.7 39.1
2011 343 18.3 18.7 37.6
2012 340 17.3 19.6 40.9
2013 337 16.6 20.1 36.8
2014 334 15.0 22.2 36.8
2015 386 18.0 21.4 35.5
2016 423 21.0 20.1 33.1
2017 401 20.9 19.1 33.4
2018 416 21.1 19.6 32.7
2019 369 14.8 24.8 32
2020 378 20.1 18.7 29.4
2021 369 18.6 19.8 28.5
2022 372 22.9 16.2 25.8
2023 373 20.6 18.0 27.6

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 Warder Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,707
2020 $11,285
2021 $11,883
2022 $13,263
2023 $14,761

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Warder Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 202nd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 126th of 933 Elementary schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Warder Elementary School)57.749.2
 8.5%
   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 (Warder Elementary School)51.963.9
 12%
   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 (Warder Elementary School)74.559.6
 14.9%
   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 (Warder Elementary School)31.452.1
 20.7%
   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 (Warder Elementary School)62.565.9
 3.4%
   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 (Warder Elementary School)64.680.5
 15.9%
   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 (Warder Elementary School)43.861
 17.2%
   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 (Warder Elementary School)65.661.1
 4.5%
   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 (Warder Elementary School)42.459.3
 16.9%
   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 Students369373
 1.1%
African American22
American Indian20
 100%
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic8484
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White255267
 4.7%
Two or More Races1715
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32%27.6%
 4.4%


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Warder Elementary School ranks 260th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Moore Middle School
High : Pomona High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 373 students attended Warder Elementary School.

Students at Warder Elementary School are 72% White, 23% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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

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