SOUTHMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTHMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a 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 467 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 27 teachers, SOUTHMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
SOUTHMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the University Hills neighborhood of Denver, serves as a neighborhood school within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. It is widely recognized for its strong focus on academic excellence, a supportive school community, and a commitment to nurturing the social and emotional development of its students. The school typically follows a traditional K-5 curriculum while emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and science, often integrated with enrichment opportunities that encourage student engagement and critical thinking.
Beyond its academic programs, Southmoor is highly regarded for its active parent community and collaborative atmosphere. The school leverages its location to foster partnerships with local families and neighborhood resources, creating a close-knit environment. By prioritizing both high academic expectations and an inclusive school culture, Southmoor Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as a stable and reliable educational institution in the southeast Denver area.
For more information, contact SOUTHMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (720) 424-3930 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENVER, CO 80237-1219
(720) 424-3930
http://southmoor.dpsk12.org
SOUTHMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in DENVER, CO with about 467 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 467
- Teachers:
- 27.98
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 467 students
- White
- 62.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.6%
- Two or more races
- 8.6%
- Black or African American
- 8.6%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.