Swansea Elementary School

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

swansea.dpsk12.org

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Swansea Elementary School, located in the Elyria-Swansea neighborhood of Denver, serves as a cornerstone of its community within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that celebrates its diverse student population. With a focus on academic growth and social-emotional development, Swansea provides a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through a combination of rigorous curriculum and culturally responsive teaching practices.

Beyond academics, Swansea Elementary emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement to help students thrive. The school actively works to create a welcoming space that prepares young learners for future success by integrating technology, literacy, and critical thinking skills into their daily instruction. As a neighborhood anchor, the school remains dedicated to narrowing achievement gaps and ensuring that every child has the resources and guidance necessary to navigate their educational journey effectively.

376

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swansea Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	321
Black	29
Two or More	7
American Indian	3

Hispanic
321 (85.4 %)
Black
29 (7.7 %)
White
16 (4.3 %)
Two or More
7 (1.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

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)424-3630
Website:	http://swansea.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 67

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 59