Central Elementary School

School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo

6450 HOLLY STREET
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022

380 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 6450 Holly Street in Commerce City, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Adams 14 School District. As a foundational pillar of the Commerce City community, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for future success. The school serves a diverse student body and emphasizes the importance of community partnerships to support its educational mission.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential through a structured curriculum. By leveraging its location within a growing suburban area, Central Elementary works to integrate modern educational practices with localized community values. Its programs often prioritize literacy, mathematics, and character development, aiming to equip young learners with the essential skills needed for their transition to middle school and beyond.

380

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	325
Black	18
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
325 (85.5 %)
White
25 (6.6 %)
Black
18 (4.7 %)
Two or More
7 (1.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo
Phone:	(303)287-0327
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 73