Lukas Elementary School vs. Jefferson Academy Elementary School
Should you attend Lukas Elementary School or Jefferson Academy Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lukas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Jefferson Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lukas Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 728 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jefferson Academy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
415 students
728 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#722 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#303 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
105
Grade 1 Students
65
87
Grade 2 Students
67
99
Grade 3 Students
57
101
Grade 4 Students
74
112
Grade 5 Students
75
112
Grade 6 Students
-
112
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
27%
10%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
62%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
