LENA ARCHULETA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LENA ARCHULETA 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 530 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade 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 30 teachers, LENA ARCHULETA 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.

LENA ARCHULETA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood of Denver, serves as a community-focused public school within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. Named in honor of Lena Archuleta, a pioneering educator and the first Hispanic woman to be a principal in the DPS system, the school strives to carry on her legacy by providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills from early childhood through the elementary grades.

The school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a strong partnership between students, families, and the local community. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular initiatives, Lena Archuleta Elementary aims to create a welcoming culture that celebrates diversity and prepares its students to become active, responsible citizens. By prioritizing a holistic approach to education, the school works to ensure that all students have the resources and encouragement necessary to achieve their personal best and thrive in an ever-evolving global society.

For more information, contact LENA ARCHULETA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (720) 424-9888 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.