Ralston Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction GOLDEN, CO Grades KG–05 Rural: Fringe Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO SchoolScore™ B (76.1)
  • 289 Students
  • 16.8 Teachers (FTE)
  • 17.2:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (303)982-4386 Phone
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Ralston Elementary School
GOLDEN, CO 80401
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ B (76.1)
289
Students
16.8
Teachers
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
(303)982-4386
Phone

Ralston Elementary School is a public school administered by the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district in GOLDEN, COLORADO, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 289 students enrolled; a 17.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe 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
289.0
State avg: 394.0
▼ 27% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.16:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▲ 12% worse
Free Lunch %
3.1%
State avg: 48.3%
▼ 94% better
School Details
School Name
Ralston Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
080480000777
State School ID
CO-1420-7238
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
25856 COLUMBINE GLEN
City
GOLDEN
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
80401
County
Jefferson County
Metro Area
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
0807
State Leg. Upper
08020
State Leg. Lower
08027
Latitude
39.7168
Longitude
-105.2925
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
289
Total Students
👩‍🏫
16.8
Teachers FTE
📐
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
16.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)16.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 9 3.1%
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 Ralston Elementary School

1
Bergen Elementary School
EVERGREEN · Elementary
3.5 mi
2
Shelton Elementary School
GOLDEN · Elementary
4.2 mi
3
Bergen Meadow Primary School
EVERGREEN · Not reported
4.4 mi
4
Mitchell Elementary School
GOLDEN · Elementary
4.5 mi
5
Evergreen Middle School
EVERGREEN · Middle
4.6 mi
6
Golden High School
GOLDEN · High
4.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Ralston Elementary School?
289 students are enrolled at Ralston Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Ralston Elementary School have?
Ralston Elementary School has 16.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1.
What grades does Ralston Elementary School serve?
Ralston Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Ralston Elementary School a charter school?
Ralston Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Ralston Elementary School located in?
Ralston Elementary School is located in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Ralston Elementary School belong to?
Ralston 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 $4,448,934,256 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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