Jefferson County R-1

Jefferson County R-1 is a suburban district in Colorado serving 75,495 students across 165 schools, comprising 103 elementary, 20 middle, and 29 high schools. The district experienced a 1.8% enrollment decline from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.0:1 supported by 4,413.66 teachers.

Academic performance exceeds state averages in core areas. Mathematics proficiency reached 42.8% compared to the state average of 28.4%, while reading proficiency was 52.5% versus the state's 37.9%. The graduation rate of 86.7% slightly surpasses the state average of 86.4%. Dropout rates remain low at 1.4%, and chronic absenteeism is minimal at 0.3%.

The student population includes 28.3% economically disadvantaged students, 5.1% English learners, and 13.9% students with disabilities. Per-pupil spending stands at $6,592, notably below the state average of $8,178, representing a significant funding gap. The district's total budget of $1.06 billion relies heavily on local revenue (54.4%), supplemented by state funding (35.8%) and federal sources (9.8%).

The district operates with above-average academic outcomes while managing a declining enrollment trend and per-pupil spending substantially below state levels. This combination suggests efficient resource allocation relative to financial constraints, though the funding gap may present ongoing operational challenges.