Ellis Elementary School

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

1651 SOUTH DAHLIA STREET
DENVER, CO 80222

ellis.dpsk12.org/

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ellis Elementary School, located in the Virginia Village neighborhood of Denver, serves a diverse student population as part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Ellis aims to prepare its students for middle school and beyond while building a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy and mathematics.

Beyond academics, Ellis Elementary focuses on community engagement and the "Whole Child" approach. The school encourages family involvement and offers various programs designed to support the unique needs of its learners, including those from multilingual backgrounds. With a dedicated staff and a focus on creating a supportive school culture, Ellis strives to be a collaborative space where students are encouraged to be curious, empathetic, and responsible members of the Denver community.

358

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

111.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ellis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	213
Black	35
Asian	10
Two or More	13
American Indian	3

Hispanic
213 (59.5 %)
White
84 (23.5 %)
Black
35 (9.8 %)
Two or More
13 (3.6 %)
Asian
10 (2.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

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)424-7700
Website:	http://ellis.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 83

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 38