Slater Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

8605 WEST 23RD AVENUE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80215

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Slater Elementary School, located in the West Colfax area of Lakewood, Colorado, is a public school serving students from preschool through fifth grade within the Jefferson County Public School District. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes core academic instruction while integrating social-emotional learning to help students develop the character and skills necessary for long-term academic success.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Lakewood community, often serving as a hub for neighborhood engagement. With a focus on equity and high expectations, Slater Elementary provides various resources and programs tailored to meet the needs of a wide range of learners, including English Language Learners and students requiring additional academic support. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, families, and community partners, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its young students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

280

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Slater Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	172
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

Hispanic
172 (61.4%)
White
79 (28.2%)
Two or More
17 (6.1%)
Black
10 (3.6%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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)982-7575
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
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 31

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 46