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#904 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 50% in state
Secrest Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Arvada, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6875 WEST 64TH AVENUE, Arvada, CO 80003
- Math 18% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Secrest Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Secrest Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,804/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arvada), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,754
Median home value
$486,600
Median rent
$1,729/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Roads Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Swanson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Shrine of St Anne SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Arvada K-8Enrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 541 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 148
- Rank in district
- #87 of 140
- District spending per student
- $14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Secrest Elementary School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Secrest Elementary School
Secrest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Arvada, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 301 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #904 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Secrest Elementary School
What grades does Secrest Elementary School serve?
Secrest Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Secrest Elementary School?
Secrest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Secrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Secrest Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Secrest Elementary School rank in CO?
Secrest Elementary School ranks #904 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Secrest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Secrest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Secrest Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Secrest Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Secrest Elementary School a charter school?
No, Secrest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Secrest Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Secrest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Secrest Elementary School?
66.8% of students at Secrest Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (303) 982-0760
- Area population (ZIP 80003)
- 35,381
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80003; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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