Prospect Valley Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

3400 PIERSON STREET
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033

583 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Prospect Valley Elementary School, located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is a neighborhood-focused educational institution serving students in the Jeffco Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive, community-centered environment that prioritizes academic growth and social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of the Wheat Ridge area, it emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for the transitions of middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff, who work closely with families to foster a collaborative learning atmosphere. Prospect Valley often focuses on building a strong sense of school spirit and inclusivity, providing various extracurricular opportunities and programs that encourage students to explore their interests. By maintaining close ties with the local community, the school aims to ensure that every student feels valued and equipped with the foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

583

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prospect Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	113
Black	4
Asian	8
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
425 (72.9%)
Hispanic
113 (19.4%)
Two or More
30 (5.1%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)
Black
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
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)982-7535
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 85

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 105