ESCALANTE-BIGGS ACADEMY

ESCALANTE-BIGGS ACADEMY 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 378 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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 23 teachers, ESCALANTE-BIGGS ACADEMY 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.

ESCALANTE-BIGGS ACADEMY (EBA) is a public early childhood education center located in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. As part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district, the academy focuses exclusively on providing high-quality foundational learning for young children, typically serving students in preschool and early childhood programs. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive environment that emphasizes social-emotional development alongside early academic skills, helping prepare students for a successful transition into elementary school.

The academy prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community and partnership with families. By utilizing a play-based curriculum and age-appropriate instruction, ESCALANTE-BIGGS ACADEMY aims to spark curiosity and build the essential cognitive and behavioral foundations necessary for lifelong learning. Their facility and programs are designed specifically to meet the unique developmental needs of toddlers and preschoolers, ensuring that every child receives individualized attention in their formative years.

For more information, contact ESCALANTE-BIGGS ACADEMY at (720) 424-4620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5300 CROWN BLVD
DENVER, CO 80239-4101
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ESCALANTE-BIGGS ACADEMY is a public Title I school in DENVER, CO with about 378 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
378
Teachers:
23.5
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

* 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 378 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ESCALANTE-BIGGS ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
80.7%
Black or African American
11.1%
White
3.7%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
45.5%
Male
54.5%

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.