The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in English language arts. The lowest is 44% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Stober Elementary School
Stober Elementary School is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Lakewood, Colorado, part of the Jefferson County School District R-1. The school sits within a large, predominantly suburban city that stretches west of Denver, a place defined by mid-century neighborhoods, major arterial highways, and institutional campuses that include the Denver Federal Center and several colleges. Stober’s own enrollment is modest for an elementary school, and its student body draws from the surrounding residential areas of Lakewood.
Academically, the school’s state assessment results from the 2024-25 school year show a split between reading and math. In English language arts, more than half of students scored at or above the proficient level on the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, a solid showing. Math proficiency was lower, with roughly two-fifths of students meeting that bar. Science, tested only in fifth grade, saw well over half of students reach proficiency. Families may want to look into the math results further with the school to understand the instructional approach or any support programs in place. Participation rates on all three tests were high, above nine in ten students, which lends confidence to the reported outcomes. Multi-year trend data was not available, so it is not possible to say whether these performance levels are improving or declining over time.
The student population is predominantly white, with a Hispanic share of about one in five and smaller shares of students who are Asian, two or more races, or American Indian. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure of economic need that is relatively moderate for a public school. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available from the source; a parent interested in those programs would need to check directly with the school.
The housing market in the area reflects the pressures of a suburban community adjacent to Denver. Home values are well above national averages, and rents are also high relative to incomes, making homeownership a stretch for many households. The area has seen a slight recent dip in prices. Lakewood itself is an auto-oriented city, though the Belmar district provides a walkable hub of retail and civic spaces, and light rail connects to Denver. The school is part of a large district that has been navigating difficult choices. Jefferson County voters approved a substantial bond measure in 2024 for facility and technology upgrades, the first such bond in many years. The district also adopted a new elementary literacy curriculum aligned with the science of reading, a change that affects how reading is taught across all elementary schools including Stober. At the same time, the district has been studying possible school consolidations after a contentious 2023 plan to close multiple schools was reversed following community backlash. Three school board members were recalled in 2024 and replaced, reflecting ongoing debate about transparency and the direction of the district. These governance shifts mean that families living within the Stober attendance area may face boundary or school changes in the coming years.
Stober is a straightforward elementary school in a large district, with reading scores that are stronger than its math scores and a student body that reflects the broader area’s demographics. For a family already in the attendance zone, the school’s academic profile is one factor among many, including the district’s unsettled consolidation talks and the community’s broader suburban character.
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