Vanderhoof Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

349 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vanderhoof Elementary School, located in Arvada, Colorado, is part of the Jefferson County Public School District (Jeffco Public Schools). Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a residential area and prides itself on fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment. Like many schools in the Jeffco district, Vanderhoof places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school by utilizing a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state standards.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning alongside traditional academics. Vanderhoof typically benefits from an active parent-teacher community that supports various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a nurturing classroom culture, the school aims to create a safe, engaging space where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning.

349

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vanderhoof Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	53
Black	3
Asian	12
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

White
265 (75.9 %)
Hispanic
53 (15.2 %)
Two or More
14 (4.0 %)
Asian
12 (3.4 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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)982-2744
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 51

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 61