VAN ARSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VAN ARSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district, located in ARVADA, CO with about 507 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 22 teachers, VAN ARSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.
VAN ARSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Arvada, Colorado, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Jefferson County Public Schools (Jeffco) district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative community environment, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional growth of its students. It typically serves a K-5 student population and is well-regarded by local families for its dedicated teaching staff and focus on developing well-rounded learners.
Beyond its core curriculum, Van Arsdale provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage students in active learning. The school is deeply committed to maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding community, which is often cited as a key factor in its positive school culture. By prioritizing a balanced approach to education, Van Arsdale Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning within a safe and inclusive setting.
For more information, contact VAN ARSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 982-1080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ARVADA, CO 80005-3151
(303) 982-1080
VAN ARSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in ARVADA, CO with about 507 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:
- 507
- Teachers:
- 22.61
- 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 507 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VAN ARSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.