Ashley Elementary School

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

1914 SYRACUSE STREET
DENVER, CO 80220

ashley.dpsk12.org/

260 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ashley Elementary School, located in the Park Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, serves a diverse student body as part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment. With a strong focus on both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students, Ashley Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration, encouraging students to become engaged learners and responsible citizens.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school prides itself on providing a well-rounded educational experience that integrates technology, arts, and extracurricular opportunities. By leveraging its location in a vibrant urban community, Ashley Elementary works to build strong partnerships with families and local organizations to ensure that every student has the resources and mentorship necessary to succeed. The school’s administration and faculty are dedicated to equity and continuous improvement, striving to prepare their students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

260

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

128.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ashley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	162
Black	57
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
162 (62.3 %)
Black
57 (21.9 %)
White
25 (9.6 %)
Two or More
12 (4.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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)424-9748
Website:	http://ashley.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 35