Devinny Elementary School

As a mid-tier primary school in LAKEWOOD, Colorado, Devinny Elementary School instructs 505 students from grades K through 5, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1. That puts it 33% above the typical public school in Colorado, which averages around 379 students.

Across the 148 schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 (74,935 students total), Devinny Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Devinny Elementary School lists that the largest single group is White, at 76% of enrollment. The remainder is composed of 13% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 3% Asian. That composition is broadly in line with Jefferson County as a whole.

On the income-and-resources front, The school currently runs with 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 18.0:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 16.6:1 average. About 14% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Jefferson County (around 32%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Devinny Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 58.4% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 70.1%.

In the surrounding community, Jefferson County reports that median household income runs about $110,656, roughly 52% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. In all, Jefferson County runs 168 public schools (combined enrollment of about 74,739 students), of which Devinny Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Dunstan Middle School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Devinny Elementary School at 1st of 7; the average score across the group is 44.3%.

Geographically, the school is in a suburban area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 9%: 553 students in 2018 compared to 505 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 19.4:1 in 2018 to 18.0:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.