Stevens Elementary School

Summary:

Stevens Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 322. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stevens Elementary School faces significant challenges in academic achievement, with consistently low performance on state assessments compared to the district and state averages. The school has ranked in the bottom 20% of Colorado elementary schools over the past several years, with only 23.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 10.8% proficient or better in math in 2023-2024. This is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Foster Dual Language Pk-8, which had a 32.5% proficiency rate in English Language Arts and an 18.1% proficiency rate in math, and higher-performing schools like Edison Elementary School, which had proficiency rates exceeding 70% in both subjects.

The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Stevens Elementary School, with 66.46% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to the school's academic struggles. However, the comparison to nearby schools with similar demographics but higher academic performance suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status, such as instructional practices, school leadership, and resource allocation, may play a crucial role in student outcomes. To address these challenges, the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and school leadership may need to implement a comprehensive approach that includes evidence-based interventions, targeted professional development, and collaboration with community partners.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4001 Reed Street
       Wheat Ridge, CO  80033-4811


(303) 982-2198

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
832nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,341 Help


Students who attend Stevens Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Everitt Middle School
High:    Wheat Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.1%
White:
45.0%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stevens Elementary School ranks worse than 88.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 80th 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 13.2. (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 Stevens 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 Stevens Elementary School is $18,341, which is the 5th highest among 85 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stevens Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stevens Elementary School 832nd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Stevens 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 Stevens Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Stevens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 16.33 821st 962 14.7%
2015 26.14 672nd 938 28.4%
2016 17.07 766th 914 16.2%
2017 14.16 818th 929 11.9%
2018 8.76 886th 917 3.4%
2019 6.42 953rd 965 1.2%
2021 8.85 704th 710 0.8%
2022 12.14 847th 921 8.0%
2023 14.68 817th 933 12.4%
2024 13.20 832nd 943 11.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stevens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.30 303rd 308 1.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Stevens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.34 648th 684 5.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Stevens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.76 604th 683 11.6%
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Rank History for White students at Stevens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.48 434th 525 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.

Stevens Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Stevens Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 131 7 4 209 8 0 18 0 377
2013 141 5 4 208 9 0 16 0 383
2014 125 4 4 203 7 0 10 0 353
2015 132 7 2 214 8 0 16 0 379
2016 184 7 4 259 4 0 18 0 476
2017 158 8 7 230 2 0 13 0 418
2018 150 10 8 221 2 2 7 0 400
2019 147 10 5 149 2 0 11 0 324
2020 140 9 6 171 3 0 14 0 343
2021 117 9 7 169 1 0 11 0 314
2022 128 10 8 171 2 0 9 0 328
2023 145 6 4 158 1 0 8 0 322

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 Stevens Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 377 21.0 17.9 72.7
2013 383 20.8 18.3 79.6
2014 353 18.6 18.8 77.1
2015 379 20.0 18.9 74.1
2016 476 30.0 15.8 70.2
2017 418 23.6 17.6 78.7
2018 400 22.6 17.6 76.8
2019 324 22.4 14.4 72.8
2020 343 23.5 14.5 68.8
2021 314 22.2 14.1 69.4
2022 328 21.7 15.0 64.3
2023 322 21.9 14.6 66.5

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 Stevens Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 377 21.0 17.9 72.7
2013 383 20.8 18.3 79.6
2014 353 18.6 18.8 77.1
2015 379 20.0 18.9 74.1
2016 476 30.0 15.8 70.2
2017 418 23.6 17.6 78.7
2018 400 22.6 17.6 76.8
2019 324 22.4 14.4 72.8
2020 343 23.5 14.5 68.8
2021 314 22.2 14.1 69.4
2022 328 21.7 15.0 64.3
2023 322 21.9 14.6 66.5

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 Stevens Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,566
2020 $13,389
2021 $14,449
2022 $15,328
2023 $18,341

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stevens 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 953rd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 817th of 933 Elementary schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Elementary School)17.816.7
 1.1%
   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 (Stevens Elementary School)10.97.4
 3.5%
   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 (Stevens Elementary School)20.414.3
 6.1%
   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%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Elementary School)733.3
 26.3%
   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%
All Grades English Language Arts (Stevens Elementary School)15.521.8
 6.3%
   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 (Stevens Elementary School)7.612.2
 4.6%
   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 Students324322
 0.6%
African American106
 40%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic149158
 6%
Pacific Islander00
White147145
 1.4%
Two or More Races118
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.8%66.5%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Stevens Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 322 students attended Stevens Elementary School.

Students at Stevens Elementary School are 49% Hispanic, 45% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Stevens Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.8% of Colorado elementary schools.

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

Middle : Everitt Middle School
High : Wheat Ridge High School


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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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