FRANCIS M. DAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FRANCIS M. DAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Westminster Public Schools school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 386 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 22 teachers, FRANCIS M. DAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

FRANCIS M. DAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 1740 Jordan Drive in Denver, Colorado, is a public school within the Westminster Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment centered on foundational learning. As part of a district that emphasizes competency-based education, the school is structured to ensure that students master core subjects and essential skills before progressing, allowing for a more personalized approach to each child’s educational journey.

Beyond academics, Francis M. Day Elementary prioritizes the development of the "whole child" by fostering a welcoming school culture. The campus is designed to be a community hub that encourages family engagement and collaboration between educators and parents. With a commitment to inclusivity and student growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond by building a strong sense of community and academic confidence in every student.

For more information, contact FRANCIS M. DAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 428-1330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1740 JORDAN DRIVE
DENVER, CO 80221-2537
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FRANCIS M. DAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DENVER, CO with about 386 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
386
Teachers:
22.08
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

* 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 386 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FRANCIS M. DAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.3%
White
3.9%
Two or more races
0.8%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.5%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

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.