Green Gables Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

8701 WEST WOODARD DRIVE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80227

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Green Gables Elementary School is a public school located in Lakewood, Colorado, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Jefferson County Public School District (Jeffco), the school is recognized for its strong focus on community, personalized learning, and academic growth. Green Gables emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty prioritize social-emotional development alongside traditional core curriculum, aiming to foster both the intellectual and character growth of its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which contributes to a vibrant campus culture. Facilities and programming are designed to encourage student engagement through various extracurricular activities and collaborative learning opportunities. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational standards and a nurturing atmosphere, Green Gables Elementary strives to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school while ensuring they feel a strong sense of belonging within the Lakewood community.

315

Total Students

19.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Green Gables Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	87
Black	6
Asian	10
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
198 (62.9%)
Hispanic
87 (27.6%)
Two or More
11 (3.5%)
Asian
10 (3.2%)
Black
6 (1.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
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:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-8314
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 18

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 48