Godsman Elementary School

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

2120 WEST ARKANSAS AVENUE
DENVER, CO 80223

godsman.dpsk12.org/

309 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Godsman Elementary School, located in the Westwood neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public school serving students from preschool through fifth grade within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, often incorporating culturally responsive teaching practices to engage learners from various backgrounds.

Beyond core academics, Godsman Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and building partnerships with local families. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to creating a safe and welcoming space where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens. By providing various resources and school-wide initiatives, Godsman strives to ensure that every student has the tools and support necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

309

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Godsman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	267
Black	7
Asian	10
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
267 (86.4 %)
White
16 (5.2 %)
Asian
10 (3.2 %)
Two or More
8 (2.6 %)
Black
7 (2.3 %)
American Indian
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)424-7060
Website:	http://godsman.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 61

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 40