SWANSEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SWANSEA 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 486 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 33 teachers, SWANSEA 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.

SWANSEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Elyria-Swansea neighborhood of Denver, serves as a cornerstone of its community within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that celebrates its diverse student population. With a focus on academic growth and social-emotional development, Swansea provides a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through a combination of rigorous curriculum and culturally responsive teaching practices.

Beyond academics, Swansea Elementary emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement to help students thrive. The school actively works to create a welcoming space that prepares young learners for future success by integrating technology, literacy, and critical thinking skills into their daily instruction. As a neighborhood anchor, the school remains dedicated to narrowing achievement gaps and ensuring that every child has the resources and guidance necessary to navigate their educational journey effectively.

For more information, contact SWANSEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (720) 424-3630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4650 COLUMBINE STREET
DENVER, CO 80216-2833
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SWANSEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DENVER, CO with about 486 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
486
Teachers:
33.67
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 486 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SWANSEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
91.4%
Black or African American
4.5%
White
1.9%
Two or more races
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.2%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

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.