Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Arvada K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arvada K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Arvada K-8's student population of 541 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arvada K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arvada K-8 is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1666 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
62%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
28%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arvada K-8's ranking?
Arvada K-8 is ranked #1666 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Arvada K-8 often compared to?
Arvada K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Lawrence Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Arvada K-8?
541 students attend Arvada K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Arvada K-8 students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arvada K-8?
Arvada K-8 has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arvada K-8 offer ?
Arvada K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Arvada K-8 part of?
Arvada K-8 is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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