John H. Amesse Elementary

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

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Amesse Elementary School, located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, operates as part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) system. The school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the vibrant and evolving demographic landscape of Far Northeast Denver. Committed to the district’s mission of providing equitable educational opportunities, Amesse focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the state while incorporating programs aimed at closing achievement gaps and promoting student engagement. Beyond the classroom, Amesse often emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement to help students succeed. By utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction and focusing on building a strong school culture, Amesse Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

358

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John H. Amesse Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	305
Black	32
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
305 (85.2%)
Black
32 (8.9%)
White
10 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
8 (2.2%)
Two or More
3 (0.8%)

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)424-9988
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 29

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 56