Glacier Peak Elementary School

12060 JASMINE STREET
BRIGHTON, CO 80605

glacier.adams12.org

468 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Glacier Peak Elementary School, located in Brighton, Colorado, is a dedicated member of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of the "whole child." The school’s curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while incorporating modern instructional practices to prepare students for success in an increasingly complex world.

Beyond the classroom, Glacier Peak is known for fostering a strong sense of community between staff, students, and parents. The school actively encourages family involvement through various programs and events, aiming to build a collaborative educational partnership. By prioritizing critical thinking, social-emotional growth, and a positive school culture, Glacier Peak Elementary strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

468

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glacier Peak Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	209
Black	4
Asian	32
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
209 (44.7 %)
White
202 (43.2 %)
Asian
32 (6.8 %)
Two or More
18 (3.8 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
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:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-5940
Website:	http://glacier.adams12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 80

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 81