McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School

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

1230 SOUTH GRANT STREET
DENVER, CO 80210

mckinleythatcher.dpsk12.org

305 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School, located in the Platt Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public school serving students from early childhood education through fifth grade within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for its tight-knit, community-oriented atmosphere, often referred to by families as a "neighborhood school" that prioritizes building strong relationships between students, staff, and parents. Its academic philosophy emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on core curriculum while fostering social-emotional development and critical thinking skills in a supportive environment.

Beyond the classroom, McKinley-Thatcher is highly regarded for its active parent involvement and a welcoming culture that encourages community engagement. The school leverages its historic setting to create a stable, nurturing environment, and it frequently offers various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide events to enhance the student experience. By balancing rigorous academic expectations with a commitment to inclusivity, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while maintaining the unique, collaborative identity that defines the local Platt Park community.

305

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	82
Black	3
Asian	7
Two or More	19
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
187 (61.3%)
Hispanic
82 (26.9%)
Two or More
19 (6.2%)
Asian
7 (2.3%)
American Indian
5 (1.6%)
Black
3 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)

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)424-5600
Website:	http://mckinleythatcher.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 39

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 30