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Vanderhoof Elementary School

5875 Routt Court
Arvada, CO 80004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vanderhoof Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher 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 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • 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
Vanderhoof Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
349 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Vanderhoof Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanderhoof Elementary School is 0.40, 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)
#549 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Vanderhoof Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vanderhoof 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.
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vanderhoof 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
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Vanderhoof Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Vanderhoof Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Vanderhoof Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vanderhoof Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Vanderhoof Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
76%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Vanderhoof 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
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Vanderhoof 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 Vanderhoof Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Vanderhoof 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
25%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vanderhoof 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
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vanderhoof 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 Vanderhoof Elementary School's ranking?
Vanderhoof Elementary School is ranked #549 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Vanderhoof Elementary School?
349 students attend Vanderhoof Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Vanderhoof Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanderhoof Elementary School?
Vanderhoof Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vanderhoof Elementary School offer ?
Vanderhoof Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vanderhoof Elementary School part of?
Vanderhoof Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Vanderhoof Elementary School located?
Vanderhoof Elementary School is located in the Allendale Area neighborhood of Arvada, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Allendale Area.

School Reviews
4   12/8/2017
Vanderhoof is a great place for learning! The small class sizes create an environment for academic excellence where technology and specialized programs can be incorporated into the everyday curriculum. The opportunities for extracurricular activities are also vast because of the involvement of the staff, PTA and community. The principal has really driven a community feel through the school which is producing students with positive character traits that help each person reach their full potential. Vanderhoof is a rewarding place to be apart of!
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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