Academia Ana Marie Sandoval

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

sandoval.dpsk12.org

401 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Academia Ana Marie Sandoval is a unique K-5 elementary school located in the LoHi (Lower Highland) neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, operating within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) system. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to the **Montessori method**, providing a student-centered learning environment that emphasizes hands-on discovery, collaborative work, and the development of the "whole child." By fostering an atmosphere of independence and curiosity, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Academia Ana Marie Sandoval is well-regarded for its **dual-language (Spanish/English) immersion program**. This focus allows students to achieve bilingualism and biliteracy, preparing them to thrive in a diverse, global community. The school benefits from a tight-knit, inclusive community culture, where families are highly engaged and staff members prioritize social-emotional growth alongside traditional academics. Its location on Wyandot Street serves as a hub for local families, blending Montessori philosophy with an intentional focus on cultural and linguistic equity.

401

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academia Ana Marie Sandoval
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	258
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

Hispanic
258 (64.3 %)
White
127 (31.7 %)
Two or More
9 (2.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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)424-4370
Website:	http://sandoval.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 97

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 26