Colorado STEM Academy

7281 IRVING STREET
WESTMINSTER, CO 80030

415 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Colorado STEM Academy, located in Westminster, Colorado, is a specialized K-8 public school within the Westminster Public Schools district. Distinguished by its focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, the school integrates these disciplines into its core curriculum to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation. The academy is known for its hands-on, project-based learning approach, which encourages students to engage with real-world challenges and develop a deep curiosity about the natural and technological world.

Beyond its rigorous academic framework, the academy emphasizes the development of essential "21st-century skills" such as collaboration, communication, and digital literacy. By utilizing modern technology and collaborative workspaces, Colorado STEM Academy aims to prepare its students for the rapidly evolving demands of higher education and the modern workforce. The school maintains a supportive community environment that values inclusivity and ensures that students from diverse backgrounds have equitable access to high-quality STEM education.

415

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colorado STEM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	205
Black	2
Asian	27
Two or More	22
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
205 (49.4%)
White
154 (37.1%)
Asian
27 (6.5%)
Two or More
22 (5.3%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
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:	Westminster Public Schools
Phone:	(303)429-7836
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 16

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 49