Red Rocks Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

292 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Red Rocks Elementary School, located in Morrison, Colorado, serves as a community-focused learning environment nestled near the iconic foothills of the Rocky Mountains. As part of the Jefferson County Public School District (Jeffco), the school emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while taking advantage of its unique geographic location. The school is known for fostering a tight-knit, small-town atmosphere where educators, students, and families work collaboratively to promote both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school’s identity is deeply influenced by its surroundings, often integrating the natural beauty and history of the Morrison area into its educational culture. Red Rocks Elementary is committed to providing a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and academic achievement, preparing students for the transition to middle school. With a focus on inclusive learning and character building, the institution maintains a strong reputation for being a neighborhood pillar that values active parental involvement and a high standard of personalized student care.

292

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Red Rocks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	31
Black	1
Two or More	19

White
241 (82.5%)
Hispanic
31 (10.6%)
Two or More
19 (6.5%)
Black
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)982-8063
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
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 53

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 52