Jefferson Academy Elementary

Summary:

Jefferson Academy Elementary is a high-performing public charter school in Broomfield, Colorado, serving 733 students in grades K-6. The school consistently ranks among the top 25% of Colorado elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance on state assessments that exceeds both the state and district averages.

On the 2023-2024 Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) tests, Jefferson Academy Elementary had 60.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44.1% statewide and 51.8% in the Jefferson County School District. In Math, 58.2% of students were proficient or better, compared to 34.2% statewide and 40.7% in the district. The school's 5th-grade students also performed well on the CMAS Science test, with 48.2% proficient or better, surpassing the state and district averages.

While Jefferson Academy Elementary excels academically, it also stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. The school's performance is particularly impressive when compared to nearby public schools, such as Warder Elementary and Rocky Mountain Elementary, which struggle to match its academic achievements. The nearby public charter school, Woodrow Wilson Charter Academy, also performs well but still lags behind Jefferson Academy Elementary in several areas.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

 9955 Yarrow Street
       Broomfield, CO  80021-4048


(303) 438-1011

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
173rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,389 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  733

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.3%
Hispanic:
10.8%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Academy Elementary ranks better than 81.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 23rd 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 79.26. (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 Jefferson Academy Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Academy Elementary is $10,389. 81 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Academy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Academy Elementary 173rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Academy Elementary 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 Jefferson Academy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.65 92nd 808 88.6%
2005 79.84 136th 823 83.5%
2006 79.93 134th 829 83.8%
2007 72.91 224th 852 73.7%
2008 83.73 108th 849 87.3%
2009 84.52 103rd 872 88.2%
2010 81.58 149th 925 83.9%
2011 78.36 182nd 935 80.5%
2012 83.50 122nd 935 87.0%
2013 78.35 192nd 954 79.9%
2014 71.43 257th 962 73.3%
2015 68.87 257th 938 72.6%
2016 73.42 219th 914 76.0%
2017 77.91 179th 929 80.7%
2018 78.03 184th 917 79.9%
2019 66.62 301st 965 68.8%
2021 57.58 324th 710 54.4%
2022 76.06 198th 921 78.5%
2023 75.71 202nd 933 78.3%
2024 79.26 173rd 943 81.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.73 108th 332 67.5%
2024 97.07 5th 365 98.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.38 161st 690 76.7%
2019 63.96 241st 758 68.2%
2021 46.22 233rd 351 33.6%
2022 68.65 169th 595 71.6%
2023 55.86 265th 642 58.7%
2024 70.79 183rd 684 73.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jefferson Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.18 13th 22 40.9%
2023 56.03 46th 82 43.9%
2024 35.39 76th 91 16.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.38 174th 693 74.9%
2019 58.30 287th 764 62.4%
2021 49.40 216th 352 38.6%
2022 70.17 166th 594 72.1%
2023 77.96 125th 649 80.7%
2024 74.25 156th 683 77.2%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.08 149th 337 55.8%
2019 58.13 228th 596 61.7%
2021 29.76 241st 288 16.3%
2022 54.82 210th 454 53.7%
2023 51.87 250th 525 52.4%
2024 54.76 243rd 539 54.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Jefferson Academy Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 213 2 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 227
1996 213 2 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 227
1997 261 3 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 281
1998 261 3 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 280
1999 285 4 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2000 315 3 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2001 599 6 15 31 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2002 335 3 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2003 335 3 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2004 332 4 9 15 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2005 333 3 13 14 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2006 331 4 17 16 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2007 330 4 20 13 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2008 323 6 23 16 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2009 329 5 26 13 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2010 329 5 28 15 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2011 324 2 19 31 1 0 25 0 402
2012 345 1 19 29 1 0 24 0 419
2013 506 8 23 60 2 2 49 0 650
2014 533 6 22 67 0 3 47 0 678
2015 539 7 21 74 1 4 46 0 692
2016 553 8 22 72 2 3 37 0 697
2017 570 10 23 73 2 3 39 0 720
2018 578 9 22 85 0 1 47 0 742
2019 581 8 23 83 0 0 47 0 742
2020 575 12 33 82 0 0 47 0 749
2021 584 11 33 86 0 0 58 0 772
2022 587 13 30 78 1 2 53 0 764
2023 559 13 40 79 0 0 42 0 733

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson Academy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 227 10.2 22.3 1.3
1996 227 10.2 22.3 1.3
1997 281 13.5 20.8 3.6
1998 280 17.2 16.3 1.8
1999 306 23.2 13.2 0
2000 337 27.7 12.2 2.1
2001 651 31.4 20.7 4.1
2002 359 21.7 16.5 4.5
2003 359 21.7 16.5 4.5
2004 360 21.4 16.8 2.8
2005 363 22.5 16.1 3.9
2006 368 22.2 16.6 4.9
2007 367 27.2 13.5 3.8
2008 368 26.2 14.0 4.1
2009 373 26.2 14.2 5.6
2010 377 27.4 13.7 8.5
2011 402 27.6 14.5 10.7
2012 419 25.6 16.3 13.4
2013 650 30.9 20.9 15.7
2014 678 35.2 19.2 16.1
2015 692 45.0 15.3 14.2
2016 697 39.0 17.8 12.8
2017 720 41.4 17.3 14
2018 742 42.1 17.6 13.6
2019 742 42.5 17.4 14
2020 749 44.1 16.9 13.9
2021 772 43.4 17.7 12.8
2022 764 45.7 16.7 12.8
2023 733 45.7 16.0 n/a

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 Jefferson Academy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 227 10.2 22.3 1.3
1996 227 10.2 22.3 1.3
1997 281 13.5 20.8 3.6
1998 280 17.2 16.3 1.8
1999 306 23.2 13.2 0
2000 337 27.7 12.2 2.1
2001 651 31.4 20.7 4.1
2002 359 21.7 16.5 4.5
2003 359 21.7 16.5 4.5
2004 360 21.4 16.8 2.8
2005 363 22.5 16.1 3.9
2006 368 22.2 16.6 4.9
2007 367 27.2 13.5 3.8
2008 368 26.2 14.0 4.1
2009 373 26.2 14.2 5.6
2010 377 27.4 13.7 8.5
2011 402 27.6 14.5 10.7
2012 419 25.6 16.3 13.4
2013 650 30.9 20.9 15.7
2014 678 35.2 19.2 16.1
2015 692 45.0 15.3 14.2
2016 697 39.0 17.8 12.8
2017 720 41.4 17.3 14
2018 742 42.1 17.6 13.6
2019 742 42.5 17.4 14
2020 749 44.1 16.9 13.9
2021 772 43.4 17.7 12.8
2022 764 45.7 16.7 12.8
2023 733 45.7 16.0 n/a

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 Jefferson Academy Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,787
2020 $8,146
2021 $7,861
2022 $9,070
2023 $10,389

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Academy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 301st of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 202nd of 933 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Academy Elementary)41.444.5
 3.1%
   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 (Jefferson Academy Elementary)4156.4
 15.4%
   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 (Jefferson Academy Elementary)46.248.6
 2.4%
   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 (Jefferson Academy Elementary)3346.4
 13.4%
   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 (Jefferson Academy Elementary)52.846.2
 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 (Jefferson Academy Elementary)61.364.2
 2.9%
   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 (Jefferson Academy Elementary)46.260.4
 14.2%
   5th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.441.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Academy Elementary)75.272.1
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.549.3
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Jefferson Academy Elementary)48.646.8
 1.8%
   6th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)3532.2
 2.8%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson Academy Elementary)56.357.3
 1%
   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 (Jefferson Academy Elementary)42.252.4
 10.2%
   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 Students742733
 1.2%
African American813
 62.5%
American Indian00
Asian2340
 73.9%
Hispanic8379
 4.8%
Pacific Islander00
White581559
 3.8%
Two or More Races4742
 10.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 733 students attended Jefferson Academy Elementary.

Jefferson Academy Elementary ranks 173rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Jefferson Academy Elementary are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% African American.


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