Force Elementary School

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

1550 SOUTH WOLFF STREET
DENVER, CO 80219

force.dpsk12.org

318 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Force Elementary School, located in the Westwood neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, serves a diverse student population as part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional well-being of its students. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, Force Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond through a curriculum that encourages critical thinking, literacy, and community engagement.

The school places a strong value on community partnership, recognizing the importance of involving families and local stakeholders in the educational process. With a dedication to equity, Force Elementary strives to provide resources and high-quality instruction tailored to meet the needs of every student. Through its focus on character development and academic excellence, the school works to create a foundation where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential within the Denver community.

318

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Force Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	267
Black	14
Asian	13
Two or More	8
American Indian	5

Hispanic
267 (84.0 %)
Black
14 (4.4 %)
Asian
13 (4.1 %)
White
11 (3.5 %)
Two or More
8 (2.5 %)
American Indian
5 (1.6 %)

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)424-7400
Website:	http://force.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 42

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 40