Blue Heron Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

5987 WEST DORADO DRIVE
LITTLETON, CO 80123

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blue Heron Elementary School, located in Littleton, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Jefferson County Public School District. Situated in a suburban residential area near the Ken Caryl community, the school is known for its focus on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It typically serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing foundational academic skills alongside character development and social-emotional learning.

The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its active parent-teacher community, which frequently organizes enrichment programs and school events. Blue Heron generally maintains a strong emphasis on community engagement, utilizing its location to foster partnerships with local families. Prospective families often highlight the school’s dedication to providing a well-rounded education, often incorporating modern technology and differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

325

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Heron Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	78
Black	2
Asian	48
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
180 (55.4%)
Hispanic
78 (24.0%)
Asian
48 (14.8%)
Two or More
12 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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)982-2770
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 28

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 48