Gust Elementary School

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

gust.dpsk12.org

602 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gust Elementary School, located in the Harvey Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public school serving students from preschool through fifth grade within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. By focusing on both academic growth and social-emotional development, Gust aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and personalized instruction, often utilizing collaborative teaching strategies to meet the varied needs of its pupils. With a mission centered on building strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, Gust Elementary works to provide a well-rounded education that incorporates technology and extracurricular opportunities. Families interested in enrollment or specific programming, such as their early childhood education offerings, are encouraged to visit their official website for the most current resources and district updates.

602

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gust Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	484
Black	18
Asian	23
Two or More	9
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
484 (80.5%)
White
61 (10.1%)
Asian
23 (3.8%)
Black
18 (3.0%)
Two or More
9 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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)424-6560
Website:	http://gust.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	602
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 106

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 80