Bergen Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

1422 SUGARBUSH DRIVE
EVERGREEN, CO 80439

456 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bergen Valley Intermediate School, located in Evergreen, Colorado, is a public school serving students in grades 3 through 5 as part of the Jefferson County Public School District. Situated in the scenic foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the school is known for its focus on providing a nurturing and academically rigorous environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of intermediate-aged children. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional growth and character development.

The school community is highly valued for its strong partnership between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Evergreen neighborhood. Bergen Valley fosters a supportive culture that encourages students to become critical thinkers and collaborative learners. With its emphasis on small-town community values and high educational standards, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on individual student potential and personal responsibility.

456

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bergen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	31
Asian	1
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
411 (90.1%)
Hispanic
31 (6.8%)
Two or More
12 (2.6%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)982-4964
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 60

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 63