ARVADA K-8

ARVADA K-8 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 615 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, ARVADA K-8 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.

ARVADA K-8, located at 5751 Balsam Street in Arvada, Colorado, is a public school within the Jefferson County Public School District. As a K-8 institution, it provides a continuous educational experience for students from kindergarten through eighth grade, allowing for a stable environment that spans the entirety of a child’s elementary and middle school years. The school serves the local Arvada community and focuses on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development during these formative stages of schooling.

The school is characterized by its commitment to inclusivity and student-centered learning. By housing both primary and middle school grades under one roof, ARVADA K-8 aims to build a strong sense of community and mentorship, often facilitating interactions between older and younger students. The faculty and staff emphasize fundamental skills in literacy and mathematics while providing a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to help students discover their personal interests and prepare for the transition to high school.

For more information, contact ARVADA K-8 at (303) 982-1240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.