Fremont Elementary School in Arvada, Colorado on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Fremont Elementary School is a suburban public school in Arvada, Colorado that is part of Jefferson County School District R-1. It serves 268 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.9:1. Its teachers have had 35 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

268 Students

18 Teachers

6420 Urban St

Arvada, CO 80004 View local requests

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Fremont Elementary School Demographics

44%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

25%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Fremont Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 21, 2026

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