Dupont Elementary School

School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo

7970 KIMBERLY STREET
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022

488 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Dupont Elementary School, located on Kimberly Street in Commerce City, Colorado, is a public school serving the Adams County 14 School District. As a neighborhood institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing foundational education to a diverse student population. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive space where students can build the necessary skills for their future transitions to middle and high school.

The school is known for its emphasis on inclusive learning and its dedication to meeting the unique needs of its students within the Commerce City area. By fostering strong partnerships with families and leveraging various educational resources, Dupont Elementary strives to narrow achievement gaps and promote a positive school culture. It remains a focal point for local families, prioritizing a safe, structured, and engaging atmosphere that prepares children not only for standardized academic success but also for active participation in their community.

488

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dupont Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	446
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	6

Hispanic
446 (91.4%)
White
33 (6.8%)
Two or More
6 (1.2%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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 N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo
Phone:	(303)287-0189
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* 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 35

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 62