Lukas Elementary School vs. Jefferson Academy Elementary School
Should you attend Lukas Elementary School or Jefferson Academy 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
Lukas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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
Overview
Serving 262 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 lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 733 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 equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
262 students
733 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#722 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#303 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
46
82
Grade 1 Students
49
102
Grade 2 Students
33
104
Grade 3 Students
38
112
Grade 4 Students
43
112
Grade 5 Students
53
109
Grade 6 Students
-
112
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
24%
11%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
65%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
