DENVER LANGUAGE SCHOOL

DENVER LANGUAGE SCHOOL is a public charter 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 748 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, DENVER LANGUAGE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

The **DENVER LANGUAGE SCHOOL (DLS)** is a high-performing K-8 public charter school located in the Montclair neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Founded with a unique focus on global citizenship, the school is best known for its rigorous **language immersion curriculum**, where students spend half of their day learning core subjects in English and the other half in either Spanish or Mandarin Chinese. This dual-language model is designed to promote not only bilingualism and biliteracy but also high levels of academic achievement and cultural competency.

As a tuition-free public institution, DLS operates with an emphasis on creating a multicultural environment that prepares students for success in an increasingly interconnected world. The school has gained a strong reputation for its academic outcomes and its commitment to fostering critical thinking and cross-cultural empathy. By integrating language acquisition into the standard curriculum, the DENVER LANGUAGE SCHOOL offers a specialized educational experience that distinguishes it from traditional neighborhood schools, attracting families who prioritize global education and cognitive development through immersion.

For more information, contact DENVER LANGUAGE SCHOOL at (303) 557-0852 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

451 NEWPORT STREET
DENVER, CO 80220-6019
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DENVER LANGUAGE SCHOOL is a public Charter school in DENVER, CO with about 748 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Total Students:
748
Teachers:
45.66
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
Grade Levels Offered
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 748 students

White
50.0%
Hispanic/Latino
25.9%
Two or more races
12.0%
Black or African American
6.3%
Asian
5.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
54.1%
Male
45.9%

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.