VALVERDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VALVERDE 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 320 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 24 teachers, VALVERDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
VALVERDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Valverde neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public school serving students within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. As a community-centered institution, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding area, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment for a diverse student population. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics.
In addition to its academic offerings, Valverde Elementary is known for its commitment to inclusive education and community engagement. The school typically provides a range of programs and resources intended to support both students and their families, reflecting the unique cultural and socioeconomic landscape of the Valverde neighborhood. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and school-wide wellness, the institution strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact VALVERDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (720) 424-3250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENVER, CO 80223-1923
(720) 424-3250
http://valverde.dpsk12.org
VALVERDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DENVER, CO with about 320 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 320
- Teachers:
- 24.83
- 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 320 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VALVERDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 84.1%
- Black or African American
- 8.8%
- White
- 5.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.