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Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Colorado · Public School District
161
Schools
74,744
Students
$16,228
Per-Pupil Spend
+13% nat'l
32.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
89.5%
Graduation Rate
+3.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 is a public school district in Colorado serving 74,744 students across 161 schools. It includes 103 elementary, 20 middle, 29 high schools, among them 19 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 89.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,228 is above average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (161)
Elementary Schools103 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Adams Elementary SchoolPK–05314
Addenbrooke Classical Grammar SchoolCharterPK–08728
Arvada K-8KG–08554
Bear Creek K-8 SchoolKG–08931
Belmar School of Integrated ArtsKG–05215
Bergen Meadow Primary SchoolPK–02247
Bergen Valley Intermediate School03–05243
Blue Heron Elementary SchoolPK–05376
Bradford K8 SouthKG–04402
Campbell Elementary SchoolPK–05215
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary SchoolKG–0898
Colorow Elementary SchoolPK–05194
Columbine Hills Elementary SchoolPK–05299
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter SchoolCharterPK–06288
Coronado Elementary SchoolPK–05397
Deane Elementary SchoolKG–06295
Dennison Elementary SchoolKG–06612
Devinny Elementary SchoolKG–05455
Dutch Creek Elementary SchoolPK–05294
Edgewater Elementary SchoolPK–06292
Eiber Elementary SchoolPK–05259
Elk Creek Elementary SchoolPK–05337
Emory Elementary SchoolKG–06385
Excel Academy Charter SchoolCharterKG–08478
Fairmount Elementary SchoolKG–05633
Foothills Elementary SchoolPK–05272
Foster Dual Language PK-8PK–08369
Free Horizon MontessoriPK–08394
Fremont Elementary SchoolKG–05253
Glennon Heights Elementary SchoolKG–05136
Governor's Ranch Elementary SchoolKG–05344
Great Work MontessoriCharterPK–08260
Green Gables Elementary SchoolKG–05265
Green Mountain Elementary SchoolPK–05202
Hackberry Hill Elementary SchoolKG–05356
Hutchinson Elementary SchoolPK–05297
Jefferson Academy ElementaryCharterKG–06733
Jefferson County Open Elementary SchoolPK–06239
Kendallvue Elementary SchoolPK–05280
Kendrick Lakes Elementary SchoolPK–05372
Kullerstrand Elementary SchoolPK–05195
Kyffin Elementary SchoolPK–05484
Lasley Elementary SchoolKG–06286
Lawrence Elementary SchoolPK–05320
Leawood Elementary SchoolPK–06344
Lincoln Charter AcademyCharterPK–08809
Little Elementary SchoolKG–05248
Lukas Elementary SchoolKG–05262
Lumberg Elementary SchoolPK–06318
Maple Grove Elementary SchoolKG–05327
Marshdale Elementary SchoolKG–05336
Meiklejohn ElementaryPK–05457
Mitchell Elementary SchoolKG–05519
Molholm Elementary SchoolPK–06229
Montessori Peaks Charter AcademyCharterPK–08410
Mortensen Elementary SchoolPK–05303
Mount Carbon Elementary SchoolPK–05393
Mountain Phoenix Community SchoolCharterPK–08552
New Classical Academy at VivianPK–05162
Normandy Elementary SchoolPK–05263
Parmalee Elementary SchoolKG–05278
Parr Elementary SchoolPK–05185
Patterson International SchoolPK–06351
Peak Expeditionary - PenningtonPK–05266
Peck Elementary SchoolKG–05151
Peiffer Elementary SchoolPK–05216
Powderhorn Elementary SchoolKG–05443
Prospect Valley Elementary SchoolKG–05425
Ralston Elementary SchoolKG–05274
Red Rocks Elementary SchoolPK–05260
Rocky Mountain Academy of EvergreenCharterKG–08349
Rooney Ranch Elementary SchoolKG–05473
Rose Stein International ElementaryPK–06281
Ryan Elementary SchoolPK–05351
Secrest Elementary SchoolPK–05249
Semper Elementary SchoolPK–05296
Shaffer Elementary SchoolPK–05503
Shelton Elementary SchoolPK–05374
Sheridan Green Elementary SchoolPK–05250
Sierra Elementary SchoolKG–05445
Slater Elementary SchoolPK–05206
South Lakewood Elementary SchoolKG–05331
Stevens Elementary SchoolPK–05322
Stober Elementary SchoolKG–05234
Stony Creek Elementary SchoolPK–05350
Stott Elementary SchoolPK–05299
Swanson Elementary SchoolPK–05212
Thomson Elementary SchoolKG–05186
Three Creeks K-8KG–081,026
Ute Meadows Elementary SchoolPK–05400
Van Arsdale Elementary SchoolPK–05449
Vanderhoof Elementary SchoolKG–05349
Warder Elementary SchoolPK–05373
Weber Elementary SchoolKG–05234
Welchester Elementary SchoolPK–05277
West Jefferson Elementary SchoolPK–05269
West Woods Elementary SchoolKG–05525
Westgate Elementary SchoolPK–05352
Westridge Elementary SchoolPK–05395
Wilmore Davis Elementary SchoolPK–05230
Wilmot Elementary SchoolPK–05315
Witt Elementary SchoolPK–05239
Woodrow Wilson Charter AcademyCharterPK–08512
High Schools29 schools
Other Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Collegiate Academy of ColoradoCharterPK–12304
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter SchoolCharterPK–12424
Doral Academy of ColoradoCharterKG–12140
Irwin PreschoolPK–PK17
Jefferson AcademyCharterKG–12317
Miller Special EducationPK–1299
Rocky Mountain Deaf SchoolCharterPK–1291
Sobesky AcademyKG–12110
Two Roads Charter SchoolCharterPK–12331
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,228+13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
37%
55%
State
36.9%
Local (property tax)
55.3%
Federal
7.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (55%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
161
Schools
74,744
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.5%
Opportunity Score49/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.5% graduation rate — 3.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 161 schools including 19 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 has 161 public schools, serving a total of 74,744 students.
What is the graduation rate for Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
The graduation rate is 89.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend per student?
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spends $16,228 per pupil — 13% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
32% of students in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Yes — 19 of the 161 schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 are charter schools.
What grade levels does Jefferson County School District No. R-1 serve?
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.