West Woods Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

525 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Woods Elementary School, located in the West Woods neighborhood of Arvada, Colorado, is a K-5 school within the Jefferson County Public School District. The school is known for its strong community atmosphere and focus on academic excellence, often serving as a central hub for families in the surrounding residential area. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating technology and enrichment programs to support a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, West Woods Elementary places a high priority on social-emotional learning and character development. The school fosters a supportive environment through active parent involvement, a dedicated Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), and various extracurricular activities that encourage student engagement. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a commitment to nurturing the individual needs of each child, West Woods aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

525

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Woods Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	438
Hispanic	44
Black	2
Asian	16
Two or More	25

White
438 (83.4 %)
Hispanic
44 (8.4 %)
Two or More
25 (4.8 %)
Asian
16 (3.0 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)

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)982-5649
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 85

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 90