COAL CREEK CANYON K-8 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COAL CREEK CANYON K-8 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district, located in GOLDEN, CO with about 141 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 10 teachers, COAL CREEK CANYON K-8 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.
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 is a unique, small-scale school located in the mountainous region of Golden, Colorado. Serving a tight-knit community, the school offers a personalized educational experience for students ranging from kindergarten through eighth grade. Its remote, scenic setting provides a distinct learning environment that fosters close relationships between students, teachers, and local families, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where students of various age groups can interact and grow together.
As part of the Jefferson County Public School District, the school focuses on meeting state academic standards while leveraging its specialized community setting to provide a well-rounded education. Because of its size, Coal Creek Canyon K-8 is often noted for its strong sense of school spirit and high levels of parent involvement. It serves as a vital hub for families living in the canyon, balancing a standard K-8 curriculum with the unique challenges and opportunities that come with educating children in a rural, mountain-based environment.
For more information, contact COAL CREEK CANYON K-8 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 982-3409 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GOLDEN, CO 80403-7300
(303) 982-3409
COAL CREEK CANYON K-8 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in GOLDEN, CO with about 141 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Total Students:
- 141
- Teachers:
- 10.39
- 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 141 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COAL CREEK CANYON K-8 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Female
- 53.9%
- Male
- 46.1%
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.