Ken Caryl Middle School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

6509 WEST KEN CARYL AVENUE
LITTLETON, CO 80123

725 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ken Caryl Middle School, located in Littleton, Colorado, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Jefferson County Public School District. Situated in a suburban community near the foothills, the school is known for fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It typically offers a comprehensive middle school curriculum, including core subjects like language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside a variety of elective courses that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, Ken Caryl Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletic teams, academic clubs, and student organizations, aimed at helping students transition successfully from elementary to high school. By focusing on both academic achievement and the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of the broader Littleton community.

725

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ken Caryl Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	509
Hispanic	143
Black	8
Asian	27
Two or More	33
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
509 (70.2%)
Hispanic
143 (19.7%)
Two or More
33 (4.6%)
Asian
27 (3.7%)
Black
8 (1.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
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)982-4710
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	725
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 6 239

Grade 7 239

Grade 8 247