GUST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GUST 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 693 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, GUST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
GUST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Harvey Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public school serving students from preschool through fifth grade within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. By focusing on both academic growth and social-emotional development, Gust aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and personalized instruction, often utilizing collaborative teaching strategies to meet the varied needs of its pupils. With a mission centered on building strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, Gust Elementary works to provide a well-rounded education that incorporates technology and extracurricular opportunities. Families interested in enrollment or specific programming, such as their early childhood education offerings, are encouraged to visit their official website for the most current resources and district updates.
For more information, contact GUST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (720) 424-6560 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENVER, CO 80219-5847
(720) 424-6560
http://gust.dpsk12.org
GUST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DENVER, CO with about 693 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 693
- Teachers:
- 42.78
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 693 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GUST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 82.3%
- White
- 8.5%
- Black or African American
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
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.