Newlon Elementary School

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

newlon.dpsk12.org/

285 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Newlon Elementary School, located in the Barnum neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public school serving students from early childhood through fifth grade as part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a dual-language environment, emphasizing both English and Spanish literacy to prepare students to be biliterate and bicultural. By integrating academic rigor with culturally responsive instruction, Newlon aims to create an inclusive space where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive and build a strong foundation for future success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Newlon Elementary places a high value on community engagement and social-emotional learning. The school cultivates a collaborative partnership between families, teachers, and the surrounding Denver community to support the "whole child." Through a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and a dedicated focus on equity, Newlon strives to ensure that every student feels supported, empowered, and challenged to achieve their full potential in an increasingly globalized world.

285

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newlon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	253
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

Hispanic
253 (88.8 %)
White
18 (6.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.8 %)
Black
4 (1.4 %)
Two or More
3 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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)424-5150
Website:	http://newlon.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 33

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 40