Denver Early Elementary School

Denver Comm School District
401 East Franklin Street
Denver, IA 50622
59 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Denver Early Elementary School, located in Denver, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Denver Community School District. Dedicated to the academic and social development of its youngest learners, the school fosters a supportive environment designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, students, and families, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that prepares children for future academic success as they transition through their primary education years.

The school benefits from being part of a tight-knit community, which allows for a focused and personalized approach to learning. As part of the broader Denver CSD network, the elementary school utilizes research-based curricula and modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood engagement, maintaining transparent communication and a commitment to maintaining the high educational standards associated with the Denver district.
59
Total Students
5.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    55 (93.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (3.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.7 %)
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: Denver Comm School District
Phone: (319)984-5611
Website: http://www.denver.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 5
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 59
Gender Ratio