FLORIDA PITT-WALLER ECE-8 SCHOOL

FLORIDA PITT-WALLER ECE-8 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 860 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 44 teachers, FLORIDA PITT-WALLER ECE-8 SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Florida Pitt-Waller (FPW) ECE-8 School is a comprehensive public school located in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, operating under the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school serves a diverse student body ranging from Early Childhood Education (ECE) through the eighth grade. Its mission centers on fostering a collaborative community where students are empowered to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and responsible citizens within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Academically, Florida Pitt-Waller emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares middle-school students for the rigors of high school while providing a strong foundational education for its younger learners. The school is known for its focus on character development and social-emotional learning, often integrating technology and project-based activities into the classroom. By offering a continuous educational experience from preschool through eighth grade, the school aims to create a stable, long-term learning environment that allows staff to build lasting relationships with students and families throughout their developmental years.

For more information, contact FLORIDA PITT-WALLER ECE-8 SCHOOL at (720) 424-2840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

21601 EAST 51ST PLACE
DENVER, CO 80249-8647
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FLORIDA PITT-WALLER ECE-8 SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DENVER, CO with about 860 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
860
Teachers:
44.74
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 860 students

Hispanic/Latino
49.5%
Black or African American
32.0%
White
6.5%
Asian
4.7%
Two or more races
3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.