Blue Heron Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction LITTLETON, CO Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO SchoolScore™ B (74.2)
  • 325 Students
  • 24.2 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.5:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (303)982-2770 Phone
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Blue Heron Elementary School
LITTLETON, CO 80123
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (74.2)
325
Students
24.2
Teachers
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
(303)982-2770
Phone

Blue Heron Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in LITTLETON, COLORADO, operated by the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district. It serves grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 325 students enrolled; a 13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Colorado Elementary School Average
Enrollment
325.0
State avg: 394.0
▼ 18% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.45:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▼ 12% better
Free Lunch %
30.8%
State avg: 48.3%
▼ 36% better
School Details
School Name
Blue Heron Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
080480001919
State School ID
CO-1420-0951
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5987 WEST DORADO DRIVE
City
LITTLETON
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
80123
County
Jefferson County
Metro Area
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0807
State Leg. Upper
08016
State Leg. Lower
08028
Latitude
39.6132
Longitude
-105.0624
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
325
Total Students
👩‍🏫
24.2
Teachers FTE
📐
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
24.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)24.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 100 30.8%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
LEAID
0804800
State LEA ID
CO-1420
Phone
(303)982-6500
Website
http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
GOLDEN
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,231,746K
Federal Revenue
$85,182K
State Revenue
$482,200K
Local Revenue
$664,364K
Total Expenditure
$1,285,742K
Instruction Exp.
$589,177K
Support Services
$451,180K
Other Current Exp.
$50,593K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Blue Heron Elementary School

1
Grant Ranch ECE-8 School
DENVER · Elementary
0.3 mi
2
Leawood Elementary School
LITTLETON · Elementary
0.5 mi
3
Columbine High School
LITTLETON · High
0.9 mi
4
Goddard Middle School
LITTLETON · Middle
1.2 mi
5
Wilder Elementary School
LITTLETON · Elementary
1.3 mi
6
Normandy Elementary School
LITTLETON · Elementary
1.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Blue Heron Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Blue Heron Elementary School?
325 students are enrolled at Blue Heron Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Blue Heron Elementary School have?
Blue Heron Elementary School has 24.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Blue Heron Elementary School serve?
Blue Heron Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Blue Heron Elementary School a charter school?
Blue Heron Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Blue Heron Elementary School located in?
Blue Heron Elementary School is located in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Blue Heron Elementary School belong to?
Blue Heron Elementary School is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district.
How much does Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend per student?
The Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district spends approximately $3,956,129,231 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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