FITZMORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FITZMORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district, located in ARVADA, CO with about 284 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, FITZMORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

FITZMORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Arvada, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Jefferson County Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment where teachers and staff prioritize the individual needs of their students to ensure they are prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Fitzmorris Elementary fosters a close-knit community atmosphere typical of Arvada’s local schools. It often engages families through various school events and volunteer opportunities, aiming to build a partnership between home and the classroom. By leveraging the resources of the Jefferson County school system, the school works to balance traditional instruction with modern educational strategies, striving to cultivate a safe and inclusive space for children from diverse backgrounds to learn and thrive.

For more information, contact FITZMORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 982-1640 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6250 INDEPENDENCE STREET
ARVADA, CO 80004-5374
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FITZMORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ARVADA, CO with about 284 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
284
Teachers:
17.14
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 284 students

White
58.1%
Hispanic/Latino
28.9%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black or African American
3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.2%
Asian
2.8%

Female
43.7%
Male
56.3%

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.