Hackberry Hill Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

430 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hackberry Hill Elementary School, located in Arvada, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Jefferson County Public School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. It provides a structured curriculum that aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of community responsibility.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Hackberry Hill prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience by promoting strong parent and community involvement. The school typically integrates various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to engage diverse learners. By focusing on collaborative learning and individual growth, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel empowered to reach their full potential within the Arvada community.

430

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hackberry Hill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	122
Black	4
Asian	6
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

White
274 (63.7%)
Hispanic
122 (28.4%)
Two or More
22 (5.1%)
Asian
6 (1.4%)
Black
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-0260
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 83