Lukas Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

9650 WEST 97TH AVENUE
WESTMINSTER, CO 80021

262 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lukas Elementary School, located in Westminster, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Jefferson County Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for future success by integrating core curriculum standards with a variety of student-centered activities designed to nurture social and emotional well-being.

The school prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community. By utilizing a diverse range of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities, Lukas Elementary strives to meet the individual learning needs of its student body. Its location in the suburban setting of Westminster allows it to serve a range of families, providing a stable and engaging educational foundation for elementary-aged children as they progress toward middle school.

262

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lukas Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	63
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
171 (65.3 %)
Hispanic
63 (24.0 %)
Two or More
21 (8.0 %)
Black
4 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (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)982-0368
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 46

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 53