Top Rankings
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 143 public schools serving 73,003 students in Jefferson County School District No. R-1. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
143 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
73,003 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
4,326 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
25%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
65%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,603 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,182 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,066 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$1,181 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,603
$15,473
Spending / Student
$16,182
$15,791
Best Jefferson County School District No. R-1 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dennison Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
401 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Grades: K-6
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
West Woods Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16650 West 72nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-5649
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-5649
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Evergreen High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
29300 Buffalo Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5140
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5140
Grades: 9-12
| 931 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Grades: 9-12
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Devinny Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1725 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9200
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9200
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #66.
Kyffin Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 North Flora Way
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Parmalee Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4460 S Parmalee Gulch
Indian Hills, CO 80454
(303) 982-8014
Indian Hills, CO 80454
(303) 982-8014
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ralston Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25856 Columbine Glen
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4386
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4386
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #99.
D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 1,197 students
Rank: #1010.
Red Rocks Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17199 Highway 74
Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 982-8063
Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 982-8063
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #1111.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Rubey Drive
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5874
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5874
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #1212.
Ralston Valley Senior High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13355 West 80th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5600
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,875 students
Rank: #1313.
Rooney Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 South Coors Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9620
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9620
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #1414.
Chatfield High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7227 South Simms Street
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3670
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,812 students
Rank: #1515.
Bergen Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1422 Sugarbush Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-4964
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-4964
Grades: 3-5
| 215 students
Rank: #1616.
Marshdale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26663 North Turkey Creek Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5188
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5188
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #1717.
Manning Options School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13200 West 32nd Place
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6340
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6340
Grades: 6-8
| 685 students
Rank: #1818.
Conifer Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10441 County Highway 73
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-5255
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-5255
Grades: 9-12
| 837 students
Rank: #1919.
Wilmot Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5124 South Hatch Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5370
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5370
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #2020.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15975 West 50th Avenue
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5422
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5422
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: #2121.
Green Mountain High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13175 W Green Mountain Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9500
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,081 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13399 West Coal Mine Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-1970
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,307 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Golden High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
701 24th Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,453 students
Rank: #2424.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7751 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3085 Alkire Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5808
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5808
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Meiklejohn Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13405 W 83rd Pl
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Warder Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7840 Carr Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #2828.
Bradford K8 South
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 White Oak Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3480
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3480
Grades: K-4
| 386 students
Rank: #2929.
Evergreen Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2059 Hiwan Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5020
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Rank: #3030.
Shaffer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7961 S Sangre De Cristo Road
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3901
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3901
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #3131.
Rocky Mountain Academy Of Evergreen
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2959 Royale Elk Way
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Grades: K-8
| 351 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Hackberry Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7300 West 76th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0260
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0260
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 South Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8324
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8324
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Prospect Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Pierson Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7535
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7535
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #3535.
Van Arsdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7535 Alkire Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 manages 143 public schools serving 73,003 students.
What is the rank of Jeffersonunty School District No. R-1?
Jeffersonunty School District No. R-1 is ranked #29 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jeffersonunty School District No. R-1?
65% of Jeffersonunty School District No. R-1 students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jeffersonunty School District No. R-1?
Jeffersonunty School District No. R-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Jeffersonunty School District No. R-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,182 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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