Semper Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

7575 WEST 96TH AVENUE
WESTMINSTER, CO 80021

296 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Semper Elementary School, located in Westminster, Colorado, is a public school serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Jefferson County Public School District (Jeffco). The school is characterized by a strong commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive community that prioritizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional growth of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics alongside a broad curriculum, Semper aims to prepare its young learners for success in their middle school years and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Semper Elementary is known for its active school culture, which encourages family engagement and collaboration between parents, staff, and the local community. The school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population, often incorporating enrichment activities and localized support services to ensure every child has access to a well-rounded educational experience. Its location in the heart of Westminster makes it a central hub for neighborhood families, providing a stable and nurturing environment dedicated to lifelong learning.

296

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Semper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	93
Black	9
Asian	20
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
149 (50.3 %)
Hispanic
93 (31.4 %)
Two or More
23 (7.8 %)
Asian
20 (6.8 %)
Black
9 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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)982-6460
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 44

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 38