Kyffin Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

484 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kyffin Elementary School, located in Golden, Colorado, is a highly regarded public school within the Jefferson County Public School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, inclusive community culture. Kyffin prides itself on fostering both intellectual growth and character development, often emphasizing a well-rounded education that includes arts, physical education, and technology integration alongside core curriculum standards.

The school is frequently recognized for its active parent involvement and a supportive "neighborhood" feel, which many families cite as a major draw to the area. Located near the foothills of the Rockies, Kyffin utilizes its surroundings to enhance the student experience, often incorporating outdoor learning opportunities and community service projects. By maintaining high expectations for student achievement while providing robust social-emotional support, Kyffin Elementary consistently strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

484

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kyffin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	43
Black	1
Asian	15
Two or More	26

White
399 (82.4 %)
Hispanic
43 (8.9 %)
Two or More
26 (5.4 %)
Asian
15 (3.1 %)
Black
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)982-5760
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 71

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 74