School Overview
Place Bridge Academy, located in Denver, Colorado, is a unique K-8 school within the Denver Public Schools system that specializes in serving a highly diverse population of students. The school is widely recognized for its focus on supporting English Language Learners (ELL) and newcomer students who have recently arrived in the United States from various countries around the world. Because of this mission, the school environment is deeply multicultural, offering tailored academic and social-emotional support to help students navigate the transition to the American education system while celebrating their diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Beyond its focus on language acquisition, Place Bridge Academy provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet students where they are, regardless of their prior schooling experience. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating core subjects with social-emotional learning to build student confidence and community. By fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, the academy acts as a critical bridge for families, providing not only rigorous instruction but also the resources and stability necessary for students to succeed academically and integrate successfully into the broader community.
746
Total Students
51.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Place Bridge Academy
Demographic Student Count
White77
Hispanic328
Black235
Asian75
Two or More24
American Indian4
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    328 (44.0 %)
  • Black
    235 (31.5 %)
  • White
    77 (10.3 %)
  • Asian
    75 (10.1 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (3.2 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.4 %)
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)424-0960
Website: http://place.dpsk12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 746
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 655
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 23
Kindergarten 64
Grade 1 67
Grade 2 68
Grade 3 76
Grade 4 80
Grade 5 62
Grade 6 102
Grade 7 109
Grade 8 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Place Bridge Academy
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten23
Kindergarten64
Grade 167
Grade 268
Grade 376
Grade 480
Grade 562
Grade 6102
Grade 7109
Grade 895
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Place Bridge Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37350%
Male37350%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)