McGlone Academy

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

mcglone.dpsk12.org

803 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

McGlone Academy, located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, is a public PK-8 school operating within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) candidate school, McGlone integrates a globally-minded curriculum that encourages students to become critical thinkers and active participants in their community.

Beyond its academic offerings, McGlone Academy is deeply rooted in the success of the Montbello community. The school focuses on fostering a strong partnership between families, educators, and students to ensure that every learner is supported in achieving their full potential. With a diverse student body, the academy prioritizes equity and culturally responsive teaching, aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in high school and beyond while nurturing a sense of identity and belonging within the school culture.

803

Total Students

49.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McGlone Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	644
Black	77
Asian	5
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	57

Hispanic
644 (80.2 %)
Black
77 (9.6 %)
Pacific Islander
57 (7.1 %)
White
13 (1.6 %)
Two or More
7 (0.9 %)
Asian
5 (0.6 %)

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)424-5660
Website:	http://mcglone.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	803
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	669
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 64

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 56