Cole Arts and Science Academy

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

www.cole.dpsk12.org/

255 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cole Arts and Science Academy (CASA), located in the Whittier neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public elementary school serving students from early childhood through fifth grade. As part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district, the academy is known for its commitment to providing a holistic education that balances rigorous academic standards with a robust focus on the arts and sciences. The school strives to foster an inclusive environment that supports the diverse cultural and economic backgrounds of its student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Cole Arts and Science Academy emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning to spark student curiosity and prepare them for long-term academic success. By integrating creative arts, music, and scientific inquiry into daily instruction, the school aims to develop well-rounded, critical thinkers. With a focus on community partnership and supportive social-emotional learning, CASA works to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to their local community.

255

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cole Arts and Science Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	172
Black	38
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	4

Hispanic
172 (67.5 %)
Black
38 (14.9 %)
White
30 (11.8 %)
Two or More
9 (3.5 %)
American Indian
4 (1.6 %)
Asian
2 (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)423-9120
Website:	http://www.cole.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 32

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 47