Stevens Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

469 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Stevens Elementary School, located at 4001 Reed Street in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Jefferson County Public School District. As a public institution, it is dedicated to fostering foundational academic growth for students in the surrounding community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to balance rigorous curriculum standards with the social-emotional development necessary for elementary-aged children to thrive.

The school is known for being an integral part of the Wheat Ridge community, benefiting from the collaborative efforts of local families and staff. By providing a structured yet inclusive atmosphere, Stevens Elementary focuses on preparing students for their future academic endeavors through core subjects and community-building initiatives. Its central location makes it a highly accessible landmark for local residents, reflecting the district's commitment to neighborhood-based education and personalized student success.

469

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stevens Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	223
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
223 (47.5%)
White
216 (46.1%)
Two or More
15 (3.2%)
Black
10 (2.1%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
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)982-2198
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 48

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 74