Jefferson Academy Elementary School vs. Lukas Elementary School
Should you attend Jefferson Academy Elementary School or Lukas Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jefferson Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Lukas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 728 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jefferson Academy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lukas Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
728 students
415 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#303 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#722 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
105
77
Grade 1 Students
87
65
Grade 2 Students
99
67
Grade 3 Students
101
57
Grade 4 Students
112
74
Grade 5 Students
112
75
Grade 6 Students
112
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
27%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
76%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
