The top reported proficiency rate is 16% in English language arts. The lowest is 9% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Rose Stein International Elementary
Rose Stein International Elementary is a regular public school in Lakewood, part of the Jefferson County School District R-1. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. The school’s enrollment is notably diverse in socioeconomic terms: a very substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Racially and ethnically, the student body is predominantly Hispanic, with the remainder being largely White and smaller shares of students who are multiracial, Black, or Asian.
Academically, the most recent state testing results show that proficiency rates for the school’s students were low across the board. In math, the share of students reaching the proficient or advanced level was a modest single-digit percentage. In English language arts, the rate was somewhat higher but still well below what many families would expect. Science results for the tested grade were similarly low, with only a thin slice of students scoring at proficient levels. These figures place the school’s performance in a difficult position relative to state norms. A parent considering this school would want to look into this further with the school to understand the specific instructional strategies and supports in place, particularly since the district recently adopted a new elementary literacy curriculum aligned with the science of reading, which may take time to show results.
The school sits within Jefferson County, a large suburban district that has been navigating significant changes. In 2024, voters approved a bond measure for capital improvements and safety upgrades, the first such bond in many years. The same year, three school board members were recalled in an election tied to concerns over transparency and the handling of a consolidation plan. That plan, which initially proposed closing a number of schools, was reversed after community pushback, but a committee continues to study enrollment and capacity. These board-level shifts and the ongoing consolidation study mean that district families face some uncertainty about long-term school boundaries and facility decisions.
Lakewood itself is a large, predominantly suburban city located just west of Denver, built around a mix of established neighborhoods, commercial strips, and major institutional campuses including the Denver Federal Center. The city lacks a traditional downtown; its closest equivalent to a walkable center is the Belmar mixed-use district. Housing values in the area are moderate relative to the Denver metro, with recent price and rent trends showing a slight softening. Commuting patterns in Lakewood are car-dependent for many, though the RTD light rail W Line provides some transit options. The city’s growth has slowed from a rapid mid-century expansion to a more incremental pace focused on redevelopment.
For parents, Rose Stein International Elementary offers a small-school environment in a diverse, urban-suburban setting. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to consider, and no data on chronic absenteeism or discipline were available in this profile. No information on specific program offerings, such as the international focus implied by the school’s name, was present in the data; a family would need to contact the school directly to learn more about any special themes, language instruction, or enrichment programs. Given the low test scores, the school’s academic pathway is one where a family might want to engage closely with teachers and the district’s literacy and math supports to understand how student progress is being addressed. The surrounding district context of recent governance turnover and potential school consolidation adds another layer that families planning long-term might wish to track.
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