Peiffer Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

4997 SOUTH MILLER WAY
LITTLETON, CO 80127

216 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Peiffer Elementary School, located in the Ken Caryl area of Littleton, Colorado, is a public school serving students in grades PK–5 as part of the Jefferson County Public School District. The school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. With a focus on academic excellence, Peiffer aims to provide a well-rounded education that balances core curriculum standards with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school is characterized by its dedication to student-centered learning and active parent involvement, which helps maintain a collaborative atmosphere between families and faculty. Peiffer emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and character building, striving to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By utilizing the resources of the Jefferson County school system, Peiffer Elementary provides its students with a stable, nurturing environment designed to help every child reach their full potential.

216

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peiffer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	51
Asian	25
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
128 (59.3 %)
Hispanic
51 (23.6 %)
Asian
25 (11.6 %)
Two or More
11 (5.1 %)
American Indian
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)982-4800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 32