AMESSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AMESSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 470 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, AMESSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

AMESSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, operates as part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) system. The school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the vibrant and evolving demographic landscape of Far Northeast Denver. Committed to the district’s mission of providing equitable educational opportunities, Amesse focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the state while incorporating programs aimed at closing achievement gaps and promoting student engagement. Beyond the classroom, Amesse often emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement to help students succeed. By utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction and focusing on building a strong school culture, Amesse Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact AMESSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (720) 424-9988 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5440 SCRANTON STREET
DENVER, CO 80239-3668
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AMESSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DENVER, CO with about 470 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
470
Teachers:
32.44
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 470 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AMESSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
82.6%
Black or African American
13.6%
White
1.7%
Two or more races
1.1%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.