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Shaffer Elementary School

7961 S SANGRE DE CRISTO RD, LITTLETON, CO 80127

Top 10% School in Colorado

Ranked 21 of 239 in Colorado

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Shaffer Elementary School

7961 S SANGRE DE CRISTO RD, LITTLETON, CO 80127

Top 10% School in Colorado

Ranked 21 of 239 in Colorado

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About Shaffer Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 68%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 68% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
529
Total Students
$76821
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 81.3%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 11.9%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 4.4%
Native Am. 0%
White
81.3%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
11.9%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
4.4%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 529
45.9%
243 Female
54.1%
286 Male

Student Population

529 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Shaffer Elementary School Contact Information

Address

7961 S SANGRE DE CRISTO RD, LITTLETON, CO 80127

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Phone

(303) 982-3901

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Shaffer Elementary encourages participation in the National Safe Schools Week and the community Budget Lab events to strengthen the work on safety and financial transparency in the district.

FAQ

Q1. Is there an arts or music program at Shaffer Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, Shaffer Elementary offers a curriculum that includes visual arts, choir, and instrumental programs.

Q2. Is there a focus on inclusion for students at Shaffer Elementary School?

Ans. Inclusion is encouraged using peer support models, student kindness campaigns, and collaborative classroom activities.

Q3. Are technology tools used in classes at Shaffer Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, Chromebooks and digital tools are used by students to support interactive learning.

Q4. Does Shaffer Elementary School engage in community events?

Ans. The school provides community picnics, art nights, and school fairs that invite families.

Q5. What transportation options are available for Shaffer Elementary students?

Ans. Transportation is offered for students who live in the district zones by using buses.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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