HENDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HENDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the School District 27J school district, located in HENDERSON, CO with about 370 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 25 teachers, HENDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
HENDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 12301 East 124th Avenue in Henderson, Colorado, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Brighton 27J School District. The school is situated in a growing community, providing a suburban learning environment that emphasizes academic development and social-emotional growth for students in the elementary grades. As a neighborhood anchor, the school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build strong literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a sense of school pride and community belonging.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning, often utilizing the district's frameworks to ensure consistent curriculum standards. Being part of the 27J district, Henderson Elementary benefits from centralized resources aimed at preparing students for their eventual transition to middle and high school. The staff at Henderson generally prioritizes parent involvement and community engagement, working to create a collaborative culture that helps students navigate their formative years in a structured, inclusive, and academically focused setting.
For more information, contact HENDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 655-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HENDERSON, CO 80640-9413
(303) 655-2700
HENDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in HENDERSON, CO with about 370 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- School District 27J
- Total Students:
- 370
- Teachers:
- 25.78
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 370 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 51.1%
- White
- 40.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.