Dunstan Middle School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

1855 SOUTH WRIGHT STREET
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228

798 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dunstan Middle School is a public school located in Lakewood, Colorado, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Jefferson County Public School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that helps students navigate the transitional middle school years. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, aiming to balance rigorous core academics with opportunities for students to explore their personal interests and develop social-emotional skills.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Dunstan is known for fostering a strong sense of community through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for success in high school by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and character development. With its location near the base of the foothills, the school often benefits from an active, community-oriented atmosphere, supported by parental involvement and a commitment to maintaining high standards of student achievement.

798

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunstan Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	550
Hispanic	168
Black	8
Asian	17
Two or More	45
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
550 (68.9%)
Hispanic
168 (21.1%)
Two or More
45 (5.6%)
Asian
17 (2.1%)
American Indian
9 (1.1%)
Black
8 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)982-9270
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	798
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Grade 6 261

Grade 7 253

Grade 8 284