Cory Elementary School

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

1550 SOUTH STEELE STREET
DENVER, CO 80210

cory.dpsk12.org

400 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Cory Elementary School, located in the Cory-Merrill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a highly regarded public school serving students from preschool through fifth grade as part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, a supportive community atmosphere, and a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment programs. It frequently earns high marks in state performance frameworks, reflecting its commitment to student growth and individualized instruction.

Beyond academics, Cory Elementary is celebrated for its active and engaged parent-teacher community, which plays a significant role in organizing extracurricular activities and fostering a welcoming environment. The school prioritizes a "whole child" approach, encouraging social-emotional development alongside rigorous classroom learning. With its convenient location near Washington Park and a reputation for long-standing stability and excellence, Cory remains a popular choice for families within the Denver metro area who are looking for a collaborative and achievement-oriented elementary school experience.

400

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cory Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	40
Black	13
Asian	21
Two or More	46

White
280 (70.0 %)
Two or More
46 (11.5 %)
Hispanic
40 (10.0 %)
Asian
21 (5.2 %)
Black
13 (3.3 %)

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)424-8380
Website:	http://cory.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 84