Rooney Ranch Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

2200 SOUTH COORS STREET
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228

492 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rooney Ranch 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. Situated at the base of the foothills near the Rooney Valley, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. The school environment is designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing a well-rounded education that prepares young students for their future academic careers.

The school is known for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which contribute to a supportive and collaborative learning atmosphere. Beyond the standard curriculum, Rooney Ranch often highlights programs that encourage student leadership, creativity, and physical health. By focusing on individualized instruction and creating a safe, inclusive space, the school aims to help every child reach their full potential while maintaining a connection to the local Lakewood neighborhood.

492

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rooney Ranch Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	54
Asian	13
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
404 (82.1%)
Hispanic
54 (11.0%)
Two or More
20 (4.1%)
Asian
13 (2.6%)
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)982-9620
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 84