Johnson Elementary School

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

1850 SOUTH IRVING STREET
DENVER, CO 80219

johnson.dpsk12.org

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Johnson Elementary School, located in the Westwood neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, serves as a central hub for its surrounding community. Operating under the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school environment is typically characterized by a focus on inclusivity and support, aiming to meet the diverse needs of a student body that reflects the multicultural fabric of the Westwood area.

In addition to its core curriculum, Johnson Elementary often focuses on fostering strong partnerships between educators, families, and community stakeholders. By leveraging its location on South Irving Street, the school encourages parental involvement and community engagement to ensure that students are well-supported both inside and outside the classroom. For updated information on their specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details, families and interested parties are encouraged to visit their official website at http://johnson.dpsk12.org.

288

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	261
Black	4
Asian	8
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
261 (90.6 %)
White
11 (3.8 %)
Asian
8 (2.8 %)
Black
4 (1.4 %)
Two or More
3 (1.0 %)
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)424-6290
Website:	http://johnson.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 28

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 45