Ralston Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

274 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ralston Elementary School is a public school located in Golden, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Jefferson County Public School District (Jeffco Public Schools), the institution focuses on providing a well-rounded academic foundation while fostering a supportive and community-oriented environment. The school is situated in a residential area near the foothills, offering a setting that emphasizes both personal growth and core educational standards.

Academically, Ralston Elementary prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills, often incorporating project-based learning and technology integration to prepare students for middle school transitions. Beyond the classroom, the school is known for promoting an inclusive culture that encourages parent involvement and community partnerships. With a commitment to social-emotional learning, the faculty aims to develop not only the academic potential of their students but also their character and social responsibility.

274

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ralston Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	16
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	15

White
234 (85.4 %)
Hispanic
16 (5.8 %)
Two or More
15 (5.5 %)
Asian
7 (2.6 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)

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)982-4386
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 51

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 43