Schmitt Elementary School

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

1820 SOUTH VALLEJO STREET
DENVER, CO 80223

schmitt.dpsk12.org

176 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Schmitt Elementary School, located in the Westwood neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public school within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school serves a diverse student population and is deeply integrated into its local community. Its curriculum is designed to support the academic and social-emotional growth of its students, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and a supportive learning environment tailored to meet the needs of a largely bilingual and multicultural student body.

As part of the DPS system, Schmitt Elementary focuses on providing equitable access to education and often participates in district-wide initiatives to boost student achievement and engagement. The school’s physical location on South Vallejo Street serves as a hub for local families, and it maintains a strong focus on fostering a safe, inclusive culture where students are encouraged to succeed both in the classroom and in their personal development. Through its web portal, the school provides parents and guardians with resources, updates, and information regarding academic programs and community events.

176

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Schmitt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	121
Black	37
Asian	5
Two or More	2

Hispanic
121 (68.8 %)
Black
37 (21.0 %)
White
11 (6.2 %)
Asian
5 (2.8 %)
Two or More
2 (1.1 %)

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)424-4230
Website:	http://schmitt.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 30

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 27