At a glance
Reported students
252
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402.5
West Jefferson Elementary School: 252 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
14.8:1 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
- 221
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about West Jefferson Elementary School
West Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Conifer. It is one of 144 current school records connected to Jefferson County School District No. R-1. NCES reports 252 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 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to 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 (82.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.5%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. 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 West Jefferson Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.04 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.9%
- Hispanic9.5%
- Black0%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
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.
Eiber Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
255 reported students
Mortensen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
260 reported students
Normandy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
262 reported students
Fremont Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
268 reported students
Jefferson County Open Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
236 reported students
Parmalee Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
278 reported students
Public schools near West Jefferson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshdale Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 375 | 3.4 mi |
| Elk Creek Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 323 | 5.9 mi |
| Wilmot Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 327 | 5.9 mi |
| Parmalee Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 278 | 7.1 mi |
| Bradford K8 South Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–04 | 371 | 7.9 mi |
| Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen Elementary · Charter · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–08 | 350 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Jefferson Elementary School
What grades does West Jefferson Elementary School serve?
West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson Elementary School?
West Jefferson Elementary School reported 252 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 221 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Jefferson Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 252 students and 17.04 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 West Jefferson Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Jefferson Elementary School in?
West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marshdale Elementary School (3.4 mi), Elk Creek Elementary School (5.9 mi), Wilmot Elementary School (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.