Thomson Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

186 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomson Elementary School, located at 7750 Harlan Street in Arvada, Colorado, serves as a neighborhood school within the Jefferson County Public School District (Jeffco Public Schools). The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. By fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, Thomson Elementary aims to cultivate a sense of community among its students, staff, and families, ensuring that every child feels valued and prepared for their future academic endeavors.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to engage diverse learners through a mix of traditional instruction and interactive, hands-on activities. In addition to core academics, Thomson Elementary focuses on developing the "whole child" by encouraging character growth, inclusivity, and critical thinking. With its location in the heart of Arvada, the school maintains strong ties to the local community, often leveraging partnerships to enhance student learning experiences and provide a nurturing setting for early childhood and primary education.

186

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	82
Black	11
Asian	9
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

Hispanic
82 (44.1 %)
White
77 (41.4 %)
Black
11 (5.9 %)
Asian
9 (4.8 %)
Two or More
5 (2.7 %)
American Indian
2 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-9933
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 39