Kaiser Elementary School

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

4500 SOUTH QUITMAN STREET
DENVER, CO 80236

kaiser.dpsk12.org

225 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kaiser Elementary School, located in the Harvey Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public school serving students from preschool through fifth grade as part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive community that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, Kaiser strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core curriculum, Kaiser Elementary emphasizes building strong partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood to create an engaging learning environment. The school leverages its position within the DPS system to offer various resources and support services, ensuring that students have access to the tools they need to thrive. With a mission rooted in equity and high expectations, Kaiser continues to be a focal point for families in Southwest Denver seeking a collaborative and nurturing academic setting.

225

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kaiser Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	133
Black	10
Asian	12
Two or More	6
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
133 (59.1 %)
White
60 (26.7 %)
Asian
12 (5.3 %)
Black
10 (4.4 %)
Two or More
6 (2.7 %)
American Indian
3 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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)424-6210
Website:	http://kaiser.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 43

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 29