Mountain Phoenix Community School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Charter School 533 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Mountain Phoenix Community School, located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is a public charter school that operates under the educational philosophy of Waldorf education. Serving students from preschool through eighth grade, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning that balances academic rigor with the development of the "head, heart, and hands." Its curriculum is designed to be developmentally appropriate, integrating arts, movement, and hands-on experiences into core subjects to foster creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning in its students.

Beyond its academic structure, Mountain Phoenix is defined by a strong sense of community and a commitment to cultivating the character of its students. The school places a high value on teacher-student relationships, often utilizing a loop system where teachers stay with the same class for multiple years to provide stability and deep mentorship. By fostering a nurturing environment that encourages environmental stewardship and social responsibility, the school aims to develop well-rounded, compassionate individuals prepared to contribute positively to the broader world.

533

Total Students

42.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Phoenix Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	85
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	33
American Indian	3

White
407 (76.4%)
Hispanic
85 (15.9%)
Two or More
33 (6.2%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)728-9100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 45

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 49