Jefferson County School District No. R-1

1829 Denver West Dr. Bldg #27
Golden, CO 80401-0001
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public charter schools serving 7,438 students in Jefferson County School District No. R-1. This district's average charter testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Colorado.
Public Charter Schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
162 Schools
271 Schools
# Students
75,315 Students
131,809 Students
# Teachers
4,513 Teachers
7,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

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.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#30 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
35%
29%
85%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
352 Students
728 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2,306 Students
6,165 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
18,774 Students
45,611 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
35%
# Black Students
1,029 Students
8,006 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
49,493 Students
64,277 Students
% White Students
66%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
98 Students
417 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,275 Students
6,634 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,303
1,505
# Students in K Grade:
5,151
9,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,471
10,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,139
9,936
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,334
9,750
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,303
9,873
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,291
9,711
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,479
12,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,446
11,985
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,670
11,801
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,137
7,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
6,166
8,351
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,020
8,168
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,405
10,530
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,155 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,685 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$1,066 MM
$13,426 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,181 MM
$13,702 MM
This chart displays total spending of Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,155
$15,418
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,685
$15,735
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Jefferson County School District No. R-1 Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky Mountain Academy Of Evergreen
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2959 Royale Elk Way
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Grades: K-8
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9955 Yarrow Street
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 438-1011
Grades: K-6
| 733 students
Rank: #44.
Addenbrooke Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3605 S Teller Street
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 989-1336
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Rank: #55.
Woodrow Wilson Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8300 W 94th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 431-3694
Grades: PK-8
| 512 students
Rank: #66.
Excel Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11500 W. 84th Ave
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Grades: K-8
| 478 students
Rank: #77.
New America School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Grades: PK-8
| 809 students
Rank: #99.
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9904 West Capri Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 972-2627
Grades: PK-8
| 410 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Grades: K-12
| 317 students
Rank: #1111.
Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7114 West Jefferson Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 986-5791
Grades: PK-8
| 728 students
Rank: #1212.
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4725 Miller Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Grades: PK-8
| 540 students
Rank: #1313.
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10399 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-8288
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Collegiate Academy Of Colorado
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8420 South Sangre De Cristo Rd
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Grades: PK-12
| 304 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Grades: PK-12
| 424 students
Rank: #1616.
Two Roads Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6980 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Grades: PK-12
| 331 students
Rank: #1717.
Doral Academy Of Colorado
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7100 Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 250-3627
Grades: K-12
| 140 students
Rank: #1818.
Great Work Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 West Center Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Rank: #1919.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 Youngfield Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 984-5749
Grades: PK-12
| 91 students

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 162 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 75,315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 38% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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