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.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
75,495
Schools
165
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,592
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
42.8%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
2024-25 Accreditation Rating
Meets 95% Participation
Students per staff member (lower is better)
Source: Colorado Department of Education, District Performance Framework & School Support Services, 2024-25 School Year