Green Mountain Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

12250 WEST KENTUCKY DRIVE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228

202 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Green Mountain Elementary School, located in the foothills of Lakewood, Colorado, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Jefferson County Public School District. Situated in a residential area near the base of Green Mountain, the school benefits from a scenic location that often integrates the surrounding environment into its community-focused educational approach. The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional learning, and character development, aiming to prepare students for success in their transition to middle school.

Academically, Green Mountain Elementary offers a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with Colorado state standards while providing various enrichment opportunities. The school typically focuses on building strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and science, often supported by active parent involvement through its PTA. With a commitment to inclusivity and student well-being, the school works to create a collaborative environment where teachers, staff, and families partner together to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

202

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Green Mountain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	61
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
124 (61.4 %)
Hispanic
61 (30.2 %)
Two or More
9 (4.5 %)
Black
4 (2.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-9380
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 34

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 32