- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Broomfield, CO
Jefferson Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080480000975Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Academy Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Broomfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 737
- students enrolled
Jefferson Academy Elementary has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Academy Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Broomfield, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Jefferson Academy Elementary held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.7 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 080480000975 · Broomfield, CO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
737 enr · 16.4:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Jefferson Academy Elementary held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.7 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Academy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 737
Jefferson Academy Elementary
737 students
What this shows Jefferson Academy Elementary reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Academy Elementary compares
Jefferson Academy Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Colorado - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 737 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 4.1%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Jefferson Academy Elementary is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Academy Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Academy Elementary?
Jefferson Academy Elementary has 737 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Broomfield, CO. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Academy Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Academy Elementary is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Broomfield, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Academy Elementary?
Jefferson Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Academy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Broomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Academy Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Broomfield, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Broomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Jefferson Academy Elementary, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.