Asbury Elementary School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

1320 EAST ASBURY AVENUE
DENVER, CO 80210

asbury.dpsk12.org

271 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Asbury Elementary School, located in the University Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered learning environment. As part of a well-established residential area, Asbury benefits from high levels of parental involvement and a stable, supportive surrounding community that actively contributes to the school’s academic and extracurricular programs.

Academically, Asbury Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive education that balances core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with social-emotional development. The school prides itself on its dedicated teaching staff who utilize differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of their students. With a mission to inspire lifelong learners, Asbury creates a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests, engage in collaborative projects, and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future success in the Denver Public Schools system.

271

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Asbury Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	53
Black	13
Asian	2
Two or More	16

White
187 (69.0 %)
Hispanic
53 (19.6 %)
Two or More
16 (5.9 %)
Black
13 (4.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

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 No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)424-9750
Website:	http://asbury.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 44

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 42