Sherrelwood Elementary School

197 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sherrelwood Elementary School is a public school located in Denver, Colorado, serving the students of the Westminster Public Schools district. It is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school focuses on building a strong community where staff, families, and students collaborate to ensure every child has access to quality instruction and the tools necessary for success in their foundational years.

The school is well-regarded for its efforts to provide a comprehensive education that prepares young learners for middle school and beyond. By offering a range of classroom resources and extracurricular opportunities, Sherrelwood aims to nurture student curiosity and academic achievement. As part of the local community, the school plays a vital role in providing a stable and enriching environment for children in the 80221 area, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through dedicated teaching and community engagement.

197

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherrelwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	155
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
155 (78.7 %)
White
28 (14.2 %)
Two or More
5 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (1.0 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Westminster Public Schools
Phone:	(303)428-5353
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 17

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 32