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Jefferson County School District R-1, Colorado

Jefferson County School District R-1 is a unified school district in Jefferson County, Colorado, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 586,957 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 768 sq mi (1,990 km²) of land.

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Jefferson County School District R-1 in Colorado
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Jefferson County School District R-1 and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
586,957 ± 600
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Jefferson County
Land area
768 sq mi (1,990 km²)
Median household income
$110,570 ± $1,606
Median home value
$637,300 ± $3,226
Water area
10 sq mi (25.9 km²)
State
Colorado
Census code (GEOID)
0804800
Coordinates (central point)
39.579511, -105.245462
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Jefferson County School District R-1, largest first

  1. Lakewood (city)156,583 people
  2. Arvada (city)122,634 people
  3. Westminster (city)115,484 people
  4. Dakota Ridge (CDP)33,753 people
  5. Ken Caryl (CDP)33,233 people
  6. Wheat Ridge (city)32,070 people
  7. Columbine (CDP)25,478 people
  8. Golden (city)20,417 people
  9. Fairmount (CDP)9,902 people
  10. Evergreen (CDP)8,602 people
  11. Applewood (CDP)8,350 people
  12. West Pleasant View (CDP)5,051 people
All 24
  1. Edgewater (city)4,932 people
  2. Genesee (CDP)3,778 people
  3. Coal Creek (CDP)2,346 people
  4. Indian Hills (CDP)986 people
  5. East Pleasant View (CDP)832 people
  6. Kittredge (CDP)812 people
  7. Aspen Park (CDP)742 people
  8. Mountain View (town)609 people
  9. Morrison (town)412 people
  10. Brook Forest (CDP)355 people
  11. Idledale (CDP)297 people
  12. Lakeside (town)4 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Littleton School District 614 mi east
  2. Platte Canyon School District 120 mi southwest
  3. Westminster Public School District21 mi northeast
  4. Gilpin County School District RE-122 mi northwest
  5. Denver County School District 123 mi northeast
  6. Clear Creek School District RE-124 mi west
  7. Douglas County School District RE-125 mi southeast
  8. Adams 12 Five Star Schools27 mi northeast
  9. Boulder Valley School District RE-230 mi north
  10. Park County School District RE-245 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Jefferson County School District R-1. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Jefferson County School District R-1 before you rely on it.

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