Green Gables Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

8701 WEST WOODARD DRIVE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80227

265 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Green Gables Elementary School is a public school located in Lakewood, Colorado, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Jefferson County Public School District (Jeffco), the school is recognized for its strong focus on community, personalized learning, and academic growth. Green Gables emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty prioritize social-emotional development alongside traditional core curriculum, aiming to foster both the intellectual and character growth of its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which contributes to a vibrant campus culture. Facilities and programming are designed to encourage student engagement through various extracurricular activities and collaborative learning opportunities. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational standards and a nurturing atmosphere, Green Gables Elementary strives to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school while ensuring they feel a strong sense of belonging within the Lakewood community.

265

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Green Gables Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	76
Black	7
Asian	4
Two or More	7

White
171 (64.5 %)
Hispanic
76 (28.7 %)
Black
7 (2.6 %)
Two or More
7 (2.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)

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)982-8314
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 40

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 44