STEM Lab

743 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The STEM Lab, located in Northglenn, Colorado, is a specialized K-8 public school within the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. As the name suggests, the school is built around a rigorous STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum that emphasizes project-based learning and inquiry-based instruction. It is designed for students who demonstrate a strong interest and aptitude for STEM fields, creating a focused environment where traditional subjects are integrated with real-world technical problem-solving.

Beyond its academic focus, STEM Lab is known for fostering a collaborative culture that mirrors professional engineering and scientific environments. Students frequently engage in hands-on design challenges, collaborative group work, and the use of modern technology to solve complex problems. By prioritizing critical thinking and innovation, the school aims to prepare its students not only for high-level high school coursework but also for future careers in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

743

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STEM Lab
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	191
Black	9
Asian	45
Two or More	62
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
433 (58.3 %)
Hispanic
191 (25.7 %)
Two or More
62 (8.3 %)
Asian
45 (6.1 %)
Black
9 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-4000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 56

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for STEM Lab
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	77
Grade 6	83
Grade 7	79
Grade 8	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for STEM Lab
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	322	43.3%
Male	421	56.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)