Edgewater Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

5570 WEST 24TH AVENUE
EDGEWATER, CO 80214

292 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Edgewater Elementary School, located at 5570 West 24th Avenue in Edgewater, Colorado, serves as a central hub for the local community within the Jefferson County Public School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, catering to a diverse student population. By emphasizing foundational academic skills alongside social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, Edgewater Elementary is deeply integrated into the fabric of its surrounding neighborhood. The school prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and community stakeholders to provide holistic support for its students. Through a variety of programs and dedicated staff, the school works to ensure that each child receives personalized attention, helping them overcome barriers to education and reach their full academic and personal potential in a safe, welcoming space.

292

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edgewater Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	235
Black	5
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
235 (80.5 %)
White
46 (15.8 %)
Black
5 (1.7 %)
Two or More
5 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)982-6050
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 32

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 31