WEST JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district, located in CONIFER, CO with about 343 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 18 teachers, WEST JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
WEST JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the mountain community of Conifer, Colorado, is a K-5 institution within the Jefferson County Public School District. Serving a unique geographic area in the foothills, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its strong focus on academic excellence, character development, and creating a supportive, small-school environment. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects while often incorporating outdoor education and enrichment activities that leverage the school's natural, scenic surroundings.
The school is widely recognized for its close-knit culture, where a high level of parental involvement and community collaboration plays a significant role in student success. Beyond standard academics, West Jefferson Elementary prioritizes the social-emotional growth of its students, fostering a safe and inclusive space that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning. As a key fixture of the Conifer area, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school by balancing rigorous educational standards with the personal attention typical of a mountain-community institution.
For more information, contact WEST JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 982-2975 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CONIFER, CO 80433-9112
(303) 982-2975
WEST JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in CONIFER, CO with about 343 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:
- 343
- Teachers:
- 18.71
- 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 343 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 40.5%
- Male
- 59.5%
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.