Kendrick Lakes Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

1350 SOUTH HOYT STREET
LAKEWOOD, CO 80232

443 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kendrick Lakes Elementary School, located in Lakewood, Colorado, is a public school serving students from preschool through fifth grade within the Jefferson County Public School District. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses not only on core academic excellence in literacy and mathematics but also on social-emotional development, encouraging students to become curious, responsible, and engaged members of their community.

Beyond the classroom, Kendrick Lakes is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school often utilizes its surrounding area to provide hands-on learning opportunities and maintains a focus on inclusivity, ensuring that diverse student needs are met through specialized programs and personalized attention. By combining traditional academic standards with a focus on character building and critical thinking, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

443

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	127
Black	15
Asian	15
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
265 (59.8%)
Hispanic
127 (28.7%)
Two or More
19 (4.3%)
Black
15 (3.4%)
Asian
15 (3.4%)
American Indian
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)982-8324
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 37

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 81