Sandra Todd-Williams Academy

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

toddwilliams.dpsk12.org/

125 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Sandra Todd-Williams Academy, located in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a specialized early childhood education center serving the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school focuses exclusively on the foundational years of development, providing high-quality preschool and pre-kindergarten programs designed to prepare young learners for their transition into elementary school. By centering its curriculum on early childhood development, the academy creates a nurturing, age-appropriate environment where students can build essential academic, social, and emotional skills during their most critical formative years.

The school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive community for both students and their families. Emphasizing a "whole child" approach, the academy integrates play-based learning with structured instruction to encourage curiosity and cognitive growth. As part of the DPS network, Sandra Todd-Williams Academy adheres to rigorous educational standards while maintaining a focus on inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring that families in the Denver area have access to robust early learning opportunities that set the stage for long-term academic success.

125

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandra Todd-Williams Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	54
Black	41
Asian	16
Two or More	6

Hispanic
54 (43.2 %)
Black
41 (32.8 %)
Asian
16 (12.8 %)
White
8 (6.4 %)
Two or More
6 (4.8 %)

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)424-8240
Website:	http://toddwilliams.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 125