Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment

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

montclair.dpsk12.org

353 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Montclair Elementary School is a public school located in the Montclair neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, and is part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school serves a diverse student population, emphasizing a well-rounded academic experience that integrates core curriculum subjects with social-emotional learning. Montclair is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive community where educators focus on developing both the intellectual and character-based growth of their students.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Montclair Elementary prides itself on maintaining strong ties with the surrounding local community. The school frequently leverages its neighborhood setting to provide students with a supportive learning environment, often involving families in school activities and decision-making processes. With a focus on preparing students for future academic success, the school strives to provide equitable opportunities and a nurturing atmosphere for children from a variety of backgrounds.

353

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	126
Black	123
Asian	13
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
126 (35.7%)
Black
123 (34.8%)
White
58 (16.4%)
Two or More
31 (8.8%)
Asian
13 (3.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)424-5380
Website:	http://montclair.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 35

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 67