Secrest Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

249 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Secrest Elementary School, located in Arvada, Colorado, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Jefferson County Public School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills, Secrest aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Secrest Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative school culture. The administration and staff prioritize community involvement, often partnering with families and local organizations to enhance the educational experience. With a focus on cultivating a safe and engaging atmosphere, the school works to ensure that students feel valued and encouraged to reach their full potential through personalized instruction and enrichment opportunities.

249

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Secrest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	77
Black	6
Asian	11
Two or More	8

White
147 (59.0 %)
Hispanic
77 (30.9 %)
Asian
11 (4.4 %)
Two or More
8 (3.2 %)
Black
6 (2.4 %)

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)982-0760
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 57

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 36