Shaffer Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

7961 S SANGRE DE CRISTO ROAD
LITTLETON, CO 80127

503 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shaffer Elementary School, located in Littleton, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Jefferson County Public School District. Situated in a suburban setting near the foothills, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The curriculum focuses on foundational academic skills while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and character development to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized attention and the social-emotional well-being of their students. With a focus on inclusive education, Shaffer Elementary offers a variety of programs and activities designed to engage diverse learners, often complemented by active parent involvement and a collaborative school culture. Its location provides a safe, quiet atmosphere that supports a focused academic experience for the families in the surrounding Littleton community.

503

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shaffer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	409
Hispanic	60
Black	2
Asian	10
Two or More	22

White
409 (81.3 %)
Hispanic
60 (11.9 %)
Two or More
22 (4.4 %)
Asian
10 (2.0 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)

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)982-3901
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 31

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 77