School Overview
The **Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy (MSLA)** is a specialized elementary school located in the Baker neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, operating as part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. As its name suggests, the school maintains a rigorous academic focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, aiming to prepare students for future leadership roles in technical and scientific fields. The school is known for fostering an inquiry-based learning environment that encourages students to solve real-world problems through hands-on experimentation and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic curriculum, MSLA places a strong emphasis on community and character development. The school serves a diverse student population and is recognized for its commitment to bilingualism and cultural inclusivity, often integrating Spanish-language learning opportunities. By combining high academic expectations with a supportive, student-centered culture, MSLA seeks to bridge achievement gaps and provide its students with a strong foundational education that bridges the gap between traditional classroom learning and modern scientific literacy.
116
Total Students
16.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic96
Black6
Two or More5
Pacific Islander6
  • Hispanic
    96 (82.8 %)
  • Black
    6 (5.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (5.2 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (4.3 %)
  • White
    3 (2.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone: (720)424-1310
Website: http://msla.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 13
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 16

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten13
Grade 114
Grade 222
Grade 326
Grade 425
Grade 516
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5446.6%
Male6253.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)