Van Arsdale Elementary School

Located at 7535 ALKIRE STREET, in ARVADA, Colorado, Van Arsdale Elementary School is an average-sized primary school that serves 492 students (grades pre-K through 5), part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1. Compared to the state average of about 379 students per school, that is 30% above typical.

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

In terms of who attends, Van Arsdale Elementary School reports that the largest single group is White, at 74% of enrollment; the rest consists of 18% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 2% Asian.

In terms of school funding signals, Van Arsdale Elementary School lists 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 17.7:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 16.6:1 average. Around 17% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is below Jefferson County's rate of about 32%.

After controlling for student poverty, Van Arsdale Elementary School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 56.6%; this one delivers 51.6%.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Jefferson County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $110,656 per year, roughly 52% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. Across Jefferson County's 168 public schools (combined enrollment of about 74,739 students), Van Arsdale Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

Ralston Valley Senior High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.7 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Van Arsdale Elementary School at 4th of 9; the average score across the group is 53.6%.

The school occupies a bedroom-community site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 3%: 507 students in 2018 compared to 492 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share decreased from 82% to 74%. Class-load math has fell: from 22.4:1 in 2018 to 17.7:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.