School Overview
Brown International Academy, located in the West Highland neighborhood of Denver, is a public elementary school serving students from preschool through fifth grade. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, it emphasizes a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum that encourages students to become global citizens. The school is known for its focus on developing critical thinking, cultural awareness, and a sense of responsibility toward the local and global community, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also develop the social-emotional skills necessary to navigate a diverse world.

Beyond its core academics, Brown International Academy is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. The school prioritizes hands-on learning, collaborative projects, and the development of lifelong inquiry skills, consistent with the IB Primary Years Programme. By integrating international perspectives into its daily instruction and promoting a culture of empathy and curiosity, Brown International Academy strives to prepare its students to be adaptable, well-rounded, and engaged learners as they move on to middle school and beyond.
530
Total Students
30.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brown International Academy
Demographic Student Count
White325
Hispanic129
Black23
Asian10
Two or More31
American Indian3
Pacific Islander9
  • White
    325 (61.3%)
  • Hispanic
    129 (24.3%)
  • Two or More
    31 (5.8%)
  • Black
    23 (4.3%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6%)
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)424-9250
Website: http://brown.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 154
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 38
Kindergarten 85
Grade 1 82
Grade 2 82
Grade 3 88
Grade 4 77
Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brown International Academy
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten38
Kindergarten85
Grade 182
Grade 282
Grade 388
Grade 477
Grade 578
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brown International Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25147.4%
Male27952.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)