Jefferson Academy Elementary

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Charter School 733 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Jefferson Academy Elementary, located at 9955 Yarrow Street in Broomfield, Colorado, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-5. As part of the larger Jefferson Academy network, the elementary campus is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in a classical liberal arts philosophy. The school emphasizes a structured approach to learning, with a heavy focus on core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, while also fostering character development and citizenship in its students.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Jefferson Academy Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school maintains a clear set of expectations regarding behavior and academic performance, aiming to prepare students for success in their secondary education. By offering a blend of traditional instruction and a supportive school culture, the institution strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for future achievement.

733

Total Students

45.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Academy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	559
Hispanic	79
Black	13
Asian	40
Two or More	42

White
559 (76.3 %)
Hispanic
79 (10.8 %)
Two or More
42 (5.7 %)
Asian
40 (5.5 %)
Black
13 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)438-1011
Website:	http://jajags.com/home/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	733
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 82

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 109

Grade 6 112