Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Tennyson Knolls Elementary School, located in Arvada, Colorado, serves as a neighborhood school within the Jefferson County Public School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By offering a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond through structured classroom learning and a variety of enrichment opportunities.

The school community is characterized by its dedication to creating a collaborative culture between staff, students, and families. Tennyson Knolls places a strong emphasis on building a positive school climate where individual student needs are addressed through dedicated faculty support and community engagement. With its accessible location and commitment to the local Arvada community, the school serves as a central hub for early education, striving to provide a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity and academic achievement.

364

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	276
Black	8
Asian	15
Two or More	6
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
276 (75.8%)
White
55 (15.1%)
Asian
15 (4.1%)
Black
8 (2.2%)
Two or More
6 (1.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Westminster Public Schools
Phone:	(303)429-4090
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 35