Brighton 27j School District
- 18551 EAST 160TH AVE
- BRIGHTON, CO 80601
- (303) 655-2900
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 68.8% | 75.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 9.7% | 6.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,658 | $9,326 |
| Students Per Teacher | 18.5 | 16.8 |
| Number of Schools | 23 | - |
| Number of Students | 13,742 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 744 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 13,742 | 18.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 557 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,303 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,318 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,253 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,219 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,171 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,141 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,093 |
| 7th Grade Students | 996 |
| 8th Grade Students | 981 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,144 |
| 10th Grade Students | 849 |
| 11th Grade Students | 758 |
| 12th Grade Students | 702 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 162 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 519 |
| Hispanic | 6,089 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 426 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 7,289 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 7,453 |
| Female | 7,032 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 744 | 18.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 26 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 54 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 366 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 298 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 230 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 14 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 29 |
| Elementary | 8 |
| Secondary | 21 |
| Other | 1 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 7 |
| Library Support Staff | 21 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 469 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 14 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 52 |
| School Administrators | 44 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 43 |
| Student Support Services | 85 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 232 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $118,331,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $54,101,000 | 45.7% |
| Property Tax | $37,800,000 | 31.9% |
| Other School Systems | $1,772,000 | 1.5% |
| Cities and Counties | $982,000 | 0.8% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $121,000 | 0.1% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $18,000 | 0.02% |
| School Lunch | $1,597,000 | 1.3% |
| District Activity Receipts | $2,472,000 | 2.1% |
| Other Sales and Services | $1,201,000 | 1.0% |
| Rents and Royalties | $1,060,000 | 0.9% |
| Interest Earnings | $4,124,000 | 3.5% |
| Private Contributions | $2,047,000 | 1.7% |
| Miscellaneous | $907,000 | 0.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $58,971,000 | 49.8% |
| General Formula Assistance | $54,605,000 | 46.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,720,000 | 1.5% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $142,000 | 0.1% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $100,000 | 0.08% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $382,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch Programs | $58,000 | 0.05% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,175,000 | 1.0% |
| Transportation Programs | $552,000 | 0.5% |
| Other Programs | $237,000 | 0.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $5,259,000 | 4.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $985,000 | 0.8% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,478,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $178,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $24,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $11,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $183,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,780,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Other | $620,000 | 0.5% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $96,547,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $55,007,000 | 57.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $38,014,000 | 39.4% |
| Student Support | $4,163,000 | 3.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,282,000 | 2.8% |
| General Administration Support | $2,583,000 | 2.2% |
| School Administration Support | $6,514,000 | 5.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $10,714,000 | 9.1% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,216,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Support Services | $7,542,000 | 6.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,526,000 | 3.7% |
| Food Services | $3,087,000 | 2.6% |
| Enterprise Operations | $439,000 | 0.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 68.8% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 410 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 9 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 294 | 9.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Brighton 27j School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 23
- Students: 13,742
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 744
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| ADAMS YOUTH SERVICE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1933 East Bridge St
Brighton, CO Public | 4-12 | 16 | 8.1 |  Review This School |
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| BELLE CREEK CHARTER SCHOOL | ||||
9290 East 107th Ave
Henderson, CO Charter | KG-8 | 675 | 17.7 | Review This School |
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| BRIGHTON CHARTER SCHOOL | ||||
3551 East Southern St
Brighton, CO Charter | 9-12 | 263 | 18.6 | Review This School |
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| BRIGHTON HERITAGE ACADEMY | ||||
830 Bridge St
Brighton, CO Public | 6-12 | 205 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
270 South 8th Ave
Brighton, CO Public | 9-12 | 1,532 | 19.8 | Review This School |
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| BROMLEY EAST CHARTER SCHOOL | ||||
356 Longspur Dr
Brighton, CO Charter | KG-8 | 820 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| HENDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
12301 East 124th Ave
Henderson, CO Public | PK-5 | 512 | 19.4 | Review This School |
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| JOHN W THIMMIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11453 Oswego St
Henderson, CO Public | KG-5 | 594 | 19.7 | Review This School |
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| LANDMARK ACADEMY AT REUNION | ||||
10566 Memphis St
Commerce City, CO Charter | KG-7 | 614 | 27.8 | Review This School |
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| MARY E PENNOCK K-8 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3707 Estrella St
Brighton, CO Public | KG-5 | 807 | 20.9 | Review This School |
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| NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1605 Longspeak
Brighton, CO Public | PK-5 | 624 | 19.4 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
89 North 6th Ave
Brighton, CO Public | PK-5 | 420 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| OTHO E STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
15955 East 101st Way
Commerce City, CO Public | 6-8 | 489 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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| OVERLAND TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
455 North 19th Ave
Brighton, CO Public | 6-8 | 682 | 17.6 | Review This School |
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| PRAIRIE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
12909 East 120th Ave
Henderson, CO Public | 9-12 | 1,455 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| PRAIRIE VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
12915 East 120th Ave
Henderson, CO Public | 6-8 | 776 | 18.4 | Review This School |
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| SD 27J PRESCHOOL AT THE BRIGHTON LRC | ||||
1850 Egbert
Brighton, CO Public | PK | 116 | 29.0 | Review This School |
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| SECOND CREEK K-8 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9950 Laredo Dr
Commerce City, CO Public | KG-5 | 579 | 21.5 | Review This School |
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| SOUTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1595 Southern St
Brighton, CO Public | PK-5 | 739 | 19.9 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 305 South 5th Ave
Brighton, CO Public | KG-5 | 600 | 19.6 | Review This School |
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| TURNBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
13069 East 106th Place
Commerce City, CO Public | PK-5 | 663 | 21.7 | Review This School |
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| VIKAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
879 Jessup St
Brighton, CO Public | 6-8 | 592 | 17.7 | Review This School |
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| WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
13102 Monaco St
Thornton, CO Public | PK-5 | 712 | 21.9 | Review This School |
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