Dennison Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction LAKEWOOD, CO Grades KG–06 Suburb: Large Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO SchoolScore™ C (67.4)
  • 575 Students
  • 26.7 Teachers (FTE)
  • 21.6:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (303)982-6382 Phone
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Dennison Elementary School
LAKEWOOD, CO 80226
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ C (67.4)
575
Students
26.7
Teachers
21.6:1
Student:Teacher
(303)982-6382
Phone

Dennison Elementary School is a public school administered by the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district in LAKEWOOD, COLORADO, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–06.

Key statistics: 575 students enrolled; a 21.6:1 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
575.0
State avg: 394.0
▲ 46% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
21.57:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▲ 41% worse
Free Lunch %
12.7%
State avg: 48.3%
▼ 74% better
School Details
School Name
Dennison Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
080480000710
State School ID
CO-1420-9432
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
401 INDEPENDENCE STREET
City
LAKEWOOD
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
80226
County
Jefferson County
Metro Area
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0807
State Leg. Upper
08022
State Leg. Lower
08030
Latitude
39.7216
Longitude
-105.1062
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
575
Total Students
👩‍🏫
26.7
Teachers FTE
📐
21.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
26.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)26.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 73 12.7%
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 Dennison Elementary School

1
Miller Special Education
LAKEWOOD · Other
0.2 mi
2
Creighton Middle School
LAKEWOOD · Middle
0.3 mi
3
Lakewood High School
LAKEWOOD · High
0.5 mi
4
South Lakewood Elementary School
LAKEWOOD · Elementary
0.7 mi
5
Eiber Elementary School
LAKEWOOD · Elementary
1.1 mi
6
Belmar School of Integrated Arts
LAKEWOOD · Elementary
1.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Dennison Elementary School?
575 students are enrolled at Dennison Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Dennison Elementary School have?
Dennison Elementary School has 26.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.6:1.
What grades does Dennison Elementary School serve?
Dennison Elementary School serves grades KG through 06.
Is Dennison Elementary School a charter school?
Dennison Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Dennison Elementary School located in?
Dennison Elementary School is located in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Dennison Elementary School belong to?
Dennison 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 $2,236,073,043 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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