Munroe Elementary School

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

3440 WEST VIRGINIA AVENUE
DENVER, CO 80219

munroe.dpsk12.org/

340 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Munroe Elementary School, located in the Westwood neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, serves as a cornerstone of its local community within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the holistic development of its diverse student population. By emphasizing rigorous academics alongside social-emotional growth, Munroe strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, often utilizing programs tailored to meet the unique linguistic and cultural needs of the surrounding neighborhood.

Beyond its core curriculum, Munroe Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and partnership. The school actively works to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, encouraging parents and community members to take an active role in the educational journey of its students. With a mission to empower learners to become responsible and thoughtful citizens, the school focuses on creating a safe, welcoming, and high-achieving atmosphere that honors the cultural vibrancy of the Denver community it serves.

340

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Munroe Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	304
Black	17
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	5

Hispanic
304 (89.4 %)
Black
17 (5.0 %)
White
10 (2.9 %)
American Indian
5 (1.5 %)
Two or More
3 (0.9 %)
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)424-5230
Website:	http://munroe.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 32

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 56