At a glance
Reported students
292
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402.5
Red Rocks Elementary School: 292 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
18.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 265
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.7:1
What the reported data says about Red Rocks Elementary School
Red Rocks Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Morrison. It is one of 144 current school records connected to Jefferson County School District No. R-1. NCES reports 292 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, above the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.6%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Red Rocks Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.93 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.5%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Belmar School of Integrated Arts
Elementary · Grades KG–05
293 reported students
Welchester Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
293 reported students
Ralston Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
289 reported students
Stott Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
288 reported students
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
288 reported students
Dutch Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
286 reported students
Public schools near Red Rocks Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooney Ranch Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 492 | 2.8 mi |
| Kendallvue Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 370 | 3 mi |
| Hutchinson Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 328 | 3.2 mi |
| Devinny Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 505 | 3.7 mi |
| Parmalee Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 278 | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Carbon Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 367 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Red Rocks Elementary School
What grades does Red Rocks Elementary School serve?
Red Rocks Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
How many students attend Red Rocks Elementary School?
Red Rocks Elementary School reported 292 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 265 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Red Rocks Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 292 students and 15.93 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Red Rocks Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Red Rocks Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson County School District No. R-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Red Rocks Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
8.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Red Rocks Elementary School in?
Red Rocks Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, based in Golden, CO, which operates 144 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Red Rocks Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rooney Ranch Elementary School (2.8 mi), Kendallvue Elementary School (3 mi), Hutchinson Elementary School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.