The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in English language arts. The lowest is 15% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Peck Elementary School
Peck Elementary School is a closed public school in Arvada, Colorado, that was part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. The school’s lifecycle status is recorded as closed, meaning it is no longer operating. Because of this, any information about the school reflects a past snapshot rather than current conditions. Families reading this today will find a historical record rather than an active enrollment option.
The most concrete data available comes from the 2022-23 administration of the Colorado Measures of Academic Success. On math assessments covering grades three through eight, about one in seven students scored proficient or above. In English language arts, roughly three in ten students reached that bar. Science results, which are reported only for grade five, showed a similar pattern, with about one in seven students meeting the proficiency standard. These numbers place student performance well below typical statewide averages, a pattern a parent looking at historical records would want to consider carefully. Participation rates were very high, so the results reflect nearly all enrolled students in those grades.
Beyond these assessment results, the available record is thin. No enrollment total, grade-level distribution, or demographic breakdown was reported. Information on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, receiving special education services, or classified as English learners is also absent. The school’s exact grade span is listed in an unclear manner, though the testing data covers grades three through eight, suggesting it served an elementary and possibly middle-grade range before closing. Without demographic or enrollment context, it is impossible to know the specific student population that attended.
The school was part of Jefferson County R-1, a large district that has been navigating significant changes. In 2024, voters approved a major bond measure for capital improvements and technology, the first such bond in many years. The district also adopted a new elementary literacy curriculum aligned with Colorado’s reading requirements. More directly relevant to a closed school, the district has been grappling with declining enrollment and budget pressures. A 2023 plan to close sixteen schools was reversed after community opposition, and a consolidation committee was formed to study options. The school board was partially recalled in 2024 amid concerns about transparency regarding consolidation plans. Peck Elementary’s closure likely fits within these broader enrollment and financial trends, though the specific reason and timing are not provided in the data.
Arvada, where the school was located, is a suburban city northwest of Denver with a historic core in Olde Town. The housing market in the area shows home values above the state average and well above the national benchmark. Rents are also elevated relative to incomes, consistent with a relatively expensive suburban market. The city grew rapidly after World War II and remains predominantly residential, with light industry and professional offices. A network of off-street trails and a commuter rail line connecting to Denver are notable features, but the built environment is largely car-dependent outside Olde Town.
For a family researching this school, the most important fact is that Peck Elementary is closed and no longer enrolling students. The academic data available suggests that when it was operating, proficiency rates were low. The broader district context includes ongoing uncertainty about school closures and boundary adjustments, as well as recent governance turnover. Anyone exploring this area would need to look at current open schools in the Jeffco system, paying attention to which buildings have been affected by consolidation discussions. The community context of Arvada offers a stable suburban setting with above-average housing costs and access to Denver via transit, but the school itself is part of the district’s history rather than its present.
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