Spark! Discovery Preschool

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J
555 8TH STREET
FREDERICK, CO 80530
274 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Spark! Discovery Preschool, located in Frederick, Colorado, is a specialized early childhood education center operating within the St. Vrain Valley School District. The school is nationally recognized for its innovative "STEAM" (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) focused curriculum, which is designed to foster curiosity and critical thinking in young learners. By integrating hands-on exploration with core academic foundations, the preschool creates an environment where children are encouraged to investigate the world around them through play and inquiry-based learning.

Beyond its academic focus, Spark! Discovery is known for its inclusive and supportive community, offering a range of programs that cater to diverse developmental needs. The school emphasizes the importance of early social-emotional development, ensuring that students build the confidence and collaborative skills necessary for a successful transition to elementary school. With its modern facilities and commitment to high-quality early childhood instruction, Spark! Discovery serves as a key educational anchor for families in the Frederick area.
274
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
27.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    133 (48.5%)
  • Hispanic
    113 (41.2%)
  • Two or More
    16 (5.8%)
  • Asian
    8 (2.9%)
  • Black
    4 (1.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J
Phone: (720)652-7906
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 27.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 75
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 274
Gender Ratio
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