Prospect Valley Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction WHEAT RIDGE, CO Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO SchoolScore™ D (59.4)
  • 583 Students
  • 32.7 Teachers (FTE)
  • 17.9:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (303)982-7535 Phone
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Prospect Valley Elementary School
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ D (59.4)
583
Students
32.7
Teachers
17.9:1
Student:Teacher
(303)982-7535
Phone

Prospect Valley Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, operated by the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district. It serves grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 583 students enrolled; a 17.9:1 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
583.0
State avg: 394.0
▲ 48% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.85:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▲ 17% worse
Free Lunch %
29.3%
State avg: 48.3%
▼ 39% better
School Details
School Name
Prospect Valley Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
080480000776
State School ID
CO-1420-7190
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3400 PIERSON STREET
City
WHEAT RIDGE
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
80033
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
08023
Latitude
39.7644
Longitude
-105.1225
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
583
Total Students
👩‍🏫
32.7
Teachers FTE
📐
17.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
32.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)32.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 171 29.3%
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 Prospect Valley Elementary School

1
Everitt Middle School
WHEAT RIDGE · Middle
0.9 mi
2
Wheat Ridge High School
WHEAT RIDGE · High
1 mi
3
Stober Elementary School
LAKEWOOD · Elementary
1 mi
4
Norma Anderson Early Learning Center
WHEAT RIDGE · Prekindergarten
1 mi
5
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
WHEAT RIDGE · Elementary
1.1 mi
6
Manning Options School
LAKEWOOD · Middle
1.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Prospect Valley Elementary School?
583 students are enrolled at Prospect Valley Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Prospect Valley Elementary School have?
Prospect Valley Elementary School has 32.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
What grades does Prospect Valley Elementary School serve?
Prospect Valley Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Prospect Valley Elementary School a charter school?
Prospect Valley Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Prospect Valley Elementary School located in?
Prospect Valley Elementary School is located in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Prospect Valley Elementary School belong to?
Prospect Valley 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 $2,205,389,365 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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