How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | North Park School District R-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Golden, Colorado | Walden, Colorado |
| Total Enrollment | 75,327 | 186 |
| Number of Schools | 162 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.3:1 | 15.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | North Park School District R-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,124 | $18,192 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| State Revenue | 36.9% | 27.9% |
| Local Revenue | 55.3% | 63.1% |
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Federal State Local
North Park School District R-1
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | North Park School District R-1 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.9% | 79.9% |
| African American | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.1% | 20.1% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 0.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.0% | 23.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | North Park School District R-1 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 276 | — |
| Schools with AP | 23 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 554:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.0% | 54.2% |
School Types
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 19
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
North Park School District R-1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.