Pascual Ledoux Academy

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

pascualledoux.dpsk12.org/

209 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Pascual Ledoux Academy is a public elementary school located in the Westwood neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, operating as part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is named in honor of Pascual Ledoux, a local community leader and educator, and it focuses on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, emphasizing academic growth alongside social-emotional development to ensure students are prepared for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Westwood community, often serving as a hub for local families. With a commitment to equity and excellence, Pascual Ledoux Academy prioritizes bilingual education and language support to accommodate its diverse demographics. By emphasizing strong home-school partnerships and providing personalized instruction, the academy aims to empower its students to become critical thinkers, active community members, and lifelong learners.

209

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pascual Ledoux Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	183
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	3

Hispanic
183 (87.6 %)
White
15 (7.2 %)
Asian
5 (2.4 %)
Black
3 (1.4 %)
Two or More
3 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
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)423-9240
Website:	http://pascualledoux.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 209