Hallett Academy

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

hallett.dpsk12.org

250 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hallett Academy, located in the Park Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public elementary school serving students from early childhood through fifth grade. As part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) system, the academy focuses on fostering a strong academic foundation while emphasizing social-emotional learning and community engagement. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education, aiming to provide a supportive and equitable environment where diverse student populations can thrive and develop critical thinking skills.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Hallett Academy places a high value on building a collaborative school culture that involves students, families, and the surrounding community. The school integrates various enrichment programs and personalized learning strategies designed to meet the unique needs of its students. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and holistic student development, Hallett Academy strives to prepare its learners for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a clear mission centered on student achievement and character building.

250

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hallett Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	50
Black	156
Asian	1
Two or More	20

Black
156 (62.4%)
Hispanic
50 (20.0%)
White
23 (9.2%)
Two or More
20 (8.0%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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)424-6070
Website:	http://hallett.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 45

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 32