Garden Place Academy

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

gardenplace.dpsk12.org

393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Garden Place Elementary School, located in the Globeville neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a dedicated member of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school serves a diverse student population and is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive, community-oriented learning environment. By emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, often utilizing programs that celebrate the unique cultural heritage of its local neighborhood.

The school is deeply integrated into the Globeville community, often acting as a hub for local families and stakeholders. With a curriculum designed to meet the rigorous standards of the district while addressing the specific needs of its learners, Garden Place focuses on building strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources, event calendars, and updates that encourage active parental involvement in the educational process.

393

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garden Place Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	306
Black	32
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	8

Hispanic
306 (77.9 %)
White
36 (9.2 %)
Black
32 (8.1 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
American Indian
8 (2.0 %)
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)424-7220
Website:	http://gardenplace.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 77

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 1