Van Arsdale Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

449 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Van Arsdale Elementary School, located in Arvada, Colorado, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Jefferson County Public Schools (Jeffco) district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative community environment, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional growth of its students. It typically serves a K-5 student population and is well-regarded by local families for its dedicated teaching staff and focus on developing well-rounded learners.

Beyond its core curriculum, Van Arsdale provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage students in active learning. The school is deeply committed to maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding community, which is often cited as a key factor in its positive school culture. By prioritizing a balanced approach to education, Van Arsdale Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning within a safe and inclusive setting.

449

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Arsdale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	67
Black	7
Asian	12
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
353 (78.6 %)
Hispanic
67 (14.9 %)
Asian
12 (2.7 %)
Two or More
9 (2.0 %)
Black
7 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)982-1080
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 48

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 46