Knapp Elementary School

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

knapp.dpsk12.org

351 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Knapp Elementary School, located in the Westwood neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, serves as a cornerstone of its community within the Denver Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and cultural responsiveness. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside intentional community partnerships, Knapp strives to ensure that its diverse student body is well-prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

A key focus at Knapp Elementary is creating a welcoming space where both students and families feel valued and connected. The school places significant emphasis on bilingual education and English Language Development, reflecting the demographic diversity of the Westwood area. Through a variety of extracurricular programs, parent engagement initiatives, and a commitment to personalized instruction, the staff at Knapp works to cultivate a holistic educational experience that empowers students to reach their full potential as learners and citizens.

351

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knapp Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	323
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

Hispanic
323 (92.0%)
White
15 (4.3%)
Black
8 (2.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

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)424-6130
Website:	http://knapp.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 36

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 57