WELBY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

WELBY COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 253 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 16 teachers, WELBY COMMUNITY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

WELBY COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public elementary school located in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district in Denver, Colorado. Serving students from preschool through fifth grade, the school is noted for its focus on cultivating a supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented environment. As a "community school," it places a high value on partnerships between educators, families, and local organizations to provide a holistic approach to student success that goes beyond traditional classroom instruction.

Academically, Welby emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to foster both intellectual and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on being a culturally responsive learning space, often leveraging the diversity of its student body to enrich the classroom experience. By offering various resources—such as family engagement programs and integrated support services—Welby strives to remove barriers to learning, ensuring that every student has the tools and stability needed to thrive academically and personally.

For more information, contact WELBY COMMUNITY SCHOOL at (303) 853-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1200 E 78TH AVE
DENVER, CO 80229-5930
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WELBY COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DENVER, CO with about 253 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
253
Teachers:
16
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

* 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 253 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WELBY COMMUNITY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
77.1%
White
17.4%
Asian
2.4%
Black or African American
2.0%
Two or more races
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%

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.