South Lakewood Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction LAKEWOOD, CO Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO SchoolScore™ C (69)
  • 393 Students
  • 26.7 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (303)982-7325 Phone
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South Lakewood Elementary School
LAKEWOOD, CO 80226
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ C (69)
393
Students
26.7
Teachers
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
(303)982-7325
Phone

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

Key statistics: 393 students enrolled; a 14.7:1 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
393.0
State avg: 394.0
▼ 0% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.74:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▼ 4% better
Free Lunch %
54.5%
State avg: 48.3%
▲ 13% worse
School Details
School Name
South Lakewood Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
080480000784
State School ID
CO-1420-8102
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
8425 WEST 1ST AVENUE
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
39.719
Longitude
-105.0926
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
393
Total Students
👩‍🏫
26.7
Teachers FTE
📐
14.7:1
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 214 54.5%
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 South Lakewood Elementary School

1
Dennison Elementary School
LAKEWOOD · Elementary
0.7 mi
2
Creighton Middle School
LAKEWOOD · Middle
0.8 mi
3
Miller Special Education
LAKEWOOD · Other
0.8 mi
4
Rose Stein International Elementary
LAKEWOOD · Elementary
0.9 mi
5
Lakewood High School
LAKEWOOD · High
1 mi
6
Jeffco Transition Services School
LAKEWOOD · High
1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend South Lakewood Elementary School?
393 students are enrolled at South Lakewood Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does South Lakewood Elementary School have?
South Lakewood Elementary School has 26.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does South Lakewood Elementary School serve?
South Lakewood Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is South Lakewood Elementary School a charter school?
South Lakewood Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is South Lakewood Elementary School located in?
South Lakewood Elementary School is located in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does South Lakewood Elementary School belong to?
South Lakewood 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 $3,271,608,142 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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