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West Woods Elementary School

Summary:

West Woods Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in Arvada, Colorado that serves around 525 students from kindergarten through 5th grade. It is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35th out of 116 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

West Woods Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Colorado, with students performing exceptionally well on state assessments. The school's proficiency rates are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. While the student population is predominantly white, West Woods has a more diverse student body compared to many nearby schools, with higher percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and multi-racial students. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

When compared to nearby schools like Excel Academy Charter School, Vanderhoof Elementary School, and Sierra Elementary School, West Woods Elementary stands out with its consistently high academic performance and low student-teacher ratio. The school's strong gifted and talented program also indicates that it is effectively meeting the needs of its high-achieving students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 16650 West 72nd Avenue
       Arvada, CO  80007-6819

(303) 982-5649

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,315 Help


Students who attend West Woods Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Drake Junior High School
High:    Ralston Valley Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  525

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.4%
Hispanic:
8.4%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Woods Elementary School ranks better than 96.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 6th 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 93.58. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Compare Details West Woods Elementary School 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 West Woods Elementary School is $15,315. 43 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Woods Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Woods Elementary School 36th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See West Woods 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 West Woods Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Woods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.05 86th 808 89.4%
2005 88.85 48th 823 94.2%
2006 87.73 60th 829 92.8%
2007 88.96 47th 852 94.5%
2008 89.61 44th 849 94.8%
2009 89.49 50th 872 94.3%
2010 88.79 65th 925 93.0%
2011 89.92 59th 935 93.7%
2012 91.08 45th 935 95.2%
2013 92.57 35th 954 96.3%
2014 92.98 30th 962 96.9%
2015 98.03 13th 938 98.6%
2016 97.53 13th 914 98.6%
2017 95.13 29th 929 96.9%
2018 96.15 23rd 917 97.5%
2019 93.53 41st 965 95.8%
2021 93.84 42nd 710 94.1%
2022 97.86 9th 921 99.0%
2023 94.67 30th 933 96.8%
2024 93.58 36th 943 96.2%
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Rank History for Female students at West Woods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.32 35th 690 94.9%
2019 86.51 72nd 758 90.5%
2021 90.06 31st 351 91.2%
2022 96.37 8th 595 98.7%
2023 89.98 40th 642 93.8%
2024 90.49 37th 684 94.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Woods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.60 46th 84 45.2%
2019 60.08 50th 110 54.5%
2023 75.34 14th 82 82.9%
2024 77.70 10th 91 89.0%
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Rank History for Male students at West Woods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.26 11th 693 98.4%
2019 93.75 24th 764 96.9%
2021 88.83 43rd 352 87.8%
2022 94.72 17th 594 97.1%
2023 90.67 43rd 649 93.4%
2024 86.88 64th 683 90.6%
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Rank History for White students at West Woods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.00 16th 337 95.3%
2019 83.75 51st 596 91.4%
2021 83.86 46th 288 84.0%
2022 94.12 12th 454 97.4%
2023 83.63 55th 525 89.5%
2024 80.74 64th 539 88.1%
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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
Friday, May 18, 2012

Open Quote My daughter is a student here. West Woods Elementary has high parent involvement and teachers that care. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Woods Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 351 0 6 13 1 n/a n/a 0 371
1998 419 2 6 24 1 n/a n/a 0 452
1999 499 1 5 22 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2000 531 2 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2001 560 3 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2002 537 6 8 33 3 n/a n/a 0 587
2003 537 6 8 33 3 n/a n/a 0 587
2004 482 10 8 42 3 n/a n/a 0 545
2005 522 2 11 40 7 n/a n/a 0 582
2006 550 1 13 42 6 n/a n/a 0 612
2007 574 2 13 49 6 n/a n/a 0 644
2008 556 2 19 46 5 n/a n/a 0 628
2009 600 2 23 39 6 n/a n/a 0 670
2010 593 0 26 37 3 n/a n/a 0 659
2011 531 0 23 56 0 1 12 0 623
2012 529 1 26 53 3 0 11 0 623
2013 509 1 26 44 0 0 11 0 591
2014 555 2 27 41 0 0 12 0 637
2015 568 2 23 55 0 0 10 0 658
2016 625 2 30 65 1 0 17 0 740
2017 679 5 34 57 0 0 20 0 795
2018 629 3 30 55 0 0 26 0 743
2019 517 4 25 35 0 0 16 0 597
2020 493 3 31 31 1 0 25 0 584
2021 437 5 27 37 0 0 25 0 531
2022 458 5 17 38 0 0 22 0 540
2023 438 2 16 44 0 0 25 0 525

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 West Woods Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 371 18.1 20.5 1.1
1998 452 21.4 21.1 1.8
1999 527 24.1 21.9 1.9
2000 559 27.0 20.7 1.1
2001 589 29.3 20.1 1.5
2002 587 32.0 18.3 2.4
2003 587 32.0 18.3 2.4
2004 545 28.5 19.1 1.3
2005 582 29.1 20.0 1.2
2006 612 32.9 18.6 1.1
2007 644 34.3 18.8 1.1
2008 628 34.0 18.5 1.4
2009 670 36.2 18.5 2.2
2010 659 31.5 20.9 4.7
2011 623 32.8 18.9 5.9
2012 623 28.5 21.8 5.6
2013 591 27.8 21.1 5.9
2014 637 30.0 21.2 5.5
2015 658 30.0 21.9 3.5
2016 740 37.0 20.0 3.9
2017 795 39.2 20.2 4.4
2018 743 35.2 21.0 3.6
2019 597 28.9 20.6 4.5
2020 584 28.9 20.1 3.6
2021 531 28.0 18.9 4.3
2022 540 29.1 18.5 5.7
2023 525 28.7 18.2 7

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 West Woods Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 371 18.1 20.5 1.1
1998 452 21.4 21.1 1.8
1999 527 24.1 21.9 1.9
2000 559 27.0 20.7 1.1
2001 589 29.3 20.1 1.5
2002 587 32.0 18.3 2.4
2003 587 32.0 18.3 2.4
2004 545 28.5 19.1 1.3
2005 582 29.1 20.0 1.2
2006 612 32.9 18.6 1.1
2007 644 34.3 18.8 1.1
2008 628 34.0 18.5 1.4
2009 670 36.2 18.5 2.2
2010 659 31.5 20.9 4.7
2011 623 32.8 18.9 5.9
2012 623 28.5 21.8 5.6
2013 591 27.8 21.1 5.9
2014 637 30.0 21.2 5.5
2015 658 30.0 21.9 3.5
2016 740 37.0 20.0 3.9
2017 795 39.2 20.2 4.4
2018 743 35.2 21.0 3.6
2019 597 28.9 20.6 4.5
2020 584 28.9 20.1 3.6
2021 531 28.0 18.9 4.3
2022 540 29.1 18.5 5.7
2023 525 28.7 18.2 7

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 West Woods Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,037
2020 $11,569
2021 $12,097
2022 $13,406
2023 $15,315

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Woods Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 41st of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 30th of 933 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Woods Elementary School)63.874.4
 10.6%
   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 (West Woods Elementary School)70.268.1
 2.1%
   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 (West Woods Elementary School)83.382.9
 0.4%
   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 (West Woods Elementary School)69.257.3
 11.9%
   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 (West Woods Elementary School)62.974.2
 11.3%
   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 (West Woods Elementary School)74.180.7
 6.6%
   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 (West Woods Elementary School)66.470
 3.6%
   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 (West Woods Elementary School)7479.2
 5.2%
   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 (West Woods Elementary School)68.565.4
 3.1%
   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 Students597525
 12.1%
African American42
 50%
American Indian00
Asian2516
 36%
Hispanic3544
 25.7%
Pacific Islander00
White517438
 15.3%
Two or More Races1625
 56.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.5%7%
 2.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Woods Elementary School

Students at West Woods Elementary School are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 525 students attended West Woods Elementary School.

Students who attend West Woods Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Drake Junior High School
High : Ralston Valley Senior High School

Yes! West Woods Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 36th of 943 Colorado elementary schools.


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