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Secrest Elementary School

6875 West 64th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Secrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Secrest Elementary School's student population of 249 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
249 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Secrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Secrest Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1285 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Secrest Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Secrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Secrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Secrest Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Secrest Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Secrest Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Secrest Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Secrest Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Secrest Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Secrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Secrest Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Secrest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Secrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Secrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Secrest Elementary School's ranking?
Secrest Elementary School is ranked #1285 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Secrest Elementary School?
249 students attend Secrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Secrest Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Secrest Elementary School?
Secrest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Secrest Elementary School offer ?
Secrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Secrest Elementary School part of?
Secrest Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Secrest Elementary School located?
Secrest Elementary School is located in the Lamar Heights neighborhood of Arvada, CO. There are 3 other public schools located in Lamar Heights.

School Reviews
5   3/14/2023
My kids and I''s experiences with pre-K into 1st grade have been wonderful. The school has been very welcoming, and my kids love belonging to this school. I also feel like the teachers and staff are quality.
- Posted by Parent - Rose

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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