South Lakewood Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

331 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Lakewood Elementary School, located at 8425 West 1st Avenue in Lakewood, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Jefferson County School District. As a neighborhood institution, it focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and academic growth among its diverse student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, South Lakewood Elementary typically offers various resources and programs designed to meet the unique needs of its students, including opportunities for enrichment and extracurricular involvement. The school maintains a strong connection with the local Lakewood community, working to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. By prioritizing inclusive teaching practices and a collaborative atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

331

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Lakewood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	128
Black	9
Asian	8
Two or More	15

White
171 (51.7 %)
Hispanic
128 (38.7 %)
Two or More
15 (4.5 %)
Black
9 (2.7 %)
Asian
8 (2.4 %)

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)982-7325
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 64

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 60