Very Good
#629 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 35% in state
West Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Conifer, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
26501 BARKLEY ROAD, Conifer, CO 80433
- Math 55% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Jefferson Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
25%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Jefferson 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average487/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,580
Median home value
$697,700
Median rent
$2,651/mo
College educated
56.6%
Homeownership
93.1%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80433; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of EvergreenPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Dennison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–6 | Not available | 575 | Compare → |
| Devinny Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | Not available | 487 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #65 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
West Jefferson Elementary School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Jefferson Elementary School
West Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Conifer, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 260 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #629 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Jefferson Elementary School
What grades does West Jefferson Elementary School serve?
West Jefferson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend West Jefferson Elementary School?
West Jefferson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Jefferson Elementary School rank in CO?
West Jefferson Elementary School ranks #629 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is West Jefferson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Jefferson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 West Jefferson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Jefferson Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Jefferson Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Jefferson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Jefferson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Jefferson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Jefferson Elementary School?
25.0% of students at West Jefferson 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
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (303) 982-2975
- Area population (ZIP 80433)
- 8,392
- Area average commute
- 37.5 min
- Area median age
- 49.4
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 80433; 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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