ROOTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ROOTS ELEMENTARY is a Title I 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 181 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. 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 10 teachers, ROOTS ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

ROOTS ELEMENTARY is a unique, personalized learning school located in the Northeast Park Hill neighborhood of Denver. Founded on the principle that every child learns differently, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach that blends traditional classroom instruction with high-tech, adaptive learning platforms. By utilizing a "mastery-based" model, Roots allows students to progress at their own pace, ensuring they have truly grasped a concept before moving on, which helps close achievement gaps and supports individual academic growth.

Beyond its focus on core academics, the school places a strong emphasis on social-emotional development and community engagement. The learning environment is designed to be flexible and collaborative, encouraging students to take ownership of their education while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By integrating personalized data-driven instruction with a supportive school culture, ROOTS ELEMENTARY aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact ROOTS ELEMENTARY at (720) 593-1338 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3475 HOLLY STREET
DENVER, CO 80207-2037
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ROOTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in DENVER, CO with about 181 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:
181
Teachers:
10.09
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd 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 181 students

Black or African American
60.2%
Hispanic/Latino
21.5%
White
8.8%
Two or more races
8.3%
Asian
1.1%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

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.