At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 411
301
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
67%+17pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Secrest Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in ARVADA, Colorado. The school enrolls 301 students. It is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictJefferson County School District No. R-1
County8059
CityARVADA
ZIP80003
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080480000780
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment301
White59.0%
Hispanic / Latino30.9%
Black / African American2.4%
Asian4.4%
Two or More Races3.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
59.0%
Hispanic
30.9%
Black
2.4%
Asian
4.4%
Two+
3.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.