Hutchinson Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

12900 WEST UTAH AVENUE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228

297 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hutchinson Elementary School, located in Lakewood, Colorado, is part of the Jefferson County Public School district (Jeffco). Serving students from preschool through fifth grade, the school is situated in a quiet residential area near the Bear Creek Greenbelt. It is known for fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and the social-emotional well-being of its students.

The school is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and providing a supportive atmosphere for a diverse student body. Hutchinson offers a traditional elementary curriculum enhanced by various enrichment programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage young learners. With its proximity to local parks and trails, the school often integrates the surrounding environment into its culture, encouraging physical activity and a connection to the local Lakewood community.

297

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hutchinson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	56
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
221 (74.4 %)
Hispanic
56 (18.9 %)
Two or More
14 (4.7 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)982-9561
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 46

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 34