Lawrence Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

320 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lawrence Elementary School, located in Arvada, Colorado, operates as part of the Jefferson County Public School District. The school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that prioritizes both core curriculum standards and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing small-group instruction and personalized learning strategies, the school aims to meet the unique needs of every child, helping them build a strong foundation for future academic success.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Lawrence Elementary is known for cultivating a tight-knit community atmosphere. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community partnerships to support its mission of developing well-rounded, resilient learners. With a focus on creating a safe and welcoming climate, the faculty and staff work to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students to be responsible and engaged members of their community as they transition to middle school.

320

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawrence Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	140
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
150 (46.9 %)
Hispanic
140 (43.8 %)
Black
12 (3.7 %)
Two or More
11 (3.4 %)
American Indian
5 (1.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-1825
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 46