Deane Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

580 SOUTH HARLAN STREET
LAKEWOOD, CO 80226

295 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Deane Elementary School, located at 580 South Harlan Street in Lakewood, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Jefferson County Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both the academic and social-emotional development of its students. Serving a diverse community, Deane Elementary emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while fostering a culture that encourages curiosity, resilience, and collaboration among its young learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the Lakewood neighborhood and focuses on building strong partnerships with families and the local community to enhance student success. Beyond the core curriculum, Deane typically offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience, often prioritizing restorative practices and character education to help students navigate challenges and grow as responsible citizens. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the transitions ahead, ensuring they have the tools necessary for long-term academic growth.

295

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deane Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	231
Black	13
Asian	4
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
231 (78.3 %)
White
42 (14.2 %)
Black
13 (4.4 %)
Asian
4 (1.4 %)
Two or More
4 (1.4 %)
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)982-9655
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 36

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 48