Welchester Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

277 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Welchester Elementary School, located in Golden, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Jefferson County Public School District. Situated in a suburban setting near the foothills, the school is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. It typically serves an elementary-age population (K-5) and is recognized for its commitment to inclusive practices and individualized instruction, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from its proximity to the Golden community, often engaging in local partnerships and utilizing the surrounding natural landscape to enhance learning experiences. Welchester is characterized by a dedicated teaching staff that prioritizes active parent involvement and a collaborative school culture. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to create a safe and stimulating atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop as lifelong learners.

277

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Welchester Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	93
Black	16
Asian	5
Two or More	10
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
149 (53.8 %)
Hispanic
93 (33.6 %)
Black
16 (5.8 %)
Two or More
10 (3.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.8 %)
American Indian
3 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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)982-7342
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 30

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 36