Barnum Elementary School

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

barnum.dpsk12.org/

331 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Barnum Elementary School, located on Hooker Street in the heart of Denver’s Barnum neighborhood, is a public school serving students as part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) system. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional growth of its diverse student population. With a mission rooted in fostering a strong community, the school works closely with families to ensure that students are prepared for middle school and beyond.

The school's curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Denver Public Schools district, with a particular emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and holistic student development. Beyond the classroom, Barnum Elementary takes pride in its vibrant school culture, often utilizing its neighborhood setting to create a tight-knit campus atmosphere. By integrating community values with core educational goals, Barnum Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of its surrounding area, empowering its students to achieve personal and academic success.

331

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barnum Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	297
Black	11
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
297 (89.7 %)
White
16 (4.8 %)
Black
11 (3.3 %)
Two or More
4 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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 No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)424-9590
Website:	http://barnum.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 47

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 48