Cheltenham Elementary School

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

cheltenham.dpsk12.org/

286 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cheltenham Elementary School, located in the West Colfax neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public school within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school serves a diverse student body and is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive, community-oriented learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded education that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students, often tailoring its programming to meet the specific needs of the local neighborhood families.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Cheltenham Elementary is deeply integrated into the Denver community, frequently utilizing its location to connect students with local resources and support systems. The school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere for families and prioritizes clear communication and parental involvement. Through various enrichment programs and a focus on equitable instruction, Cheltenham aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, while celebrating the unique cultural backgrounds represented within its classrooms.

286

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

111.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cheltenham Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	188
Black	45
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
188 (65.7 %)
Black
45 (15.7 %)
White
23 (8.0 %)
Two or More
17 (5.9 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (2.4 %)
American Indian
5 (1.7 %)
Asian
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)424-8810
Website:	http://cheltenham.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 51

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 44