Dora Moore ECE-8 School

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

moore.dpsk12.org/

349 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Dora Moore ECE-8 School, located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, serves a diverse student population ranging from Early Childhood Education (ECE) through eighth grade. As part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) system, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to support students through their foundational years, offering a cohesive educational experience that prepares them for the transition to high school.

The school is widely recognized for its inclusive environment and its focus on "whole-child" education. By integrating arts, technology, and rigorous academics, Dora Moore emphasizes personalized learning and the importance of civic engagement. Its central location in the historic Capitol Hill area allows the school to leverage its urban setting to provide unique learning opportunities for its students. With a dedication to equity and a supportive faculty, Dora Moore aims to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a modern, global society.

349

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dora Moore ECE-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	135
Black	55
Asian	4
Two or More	38
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
135 (38.8%)
White
108 (31.0%)
Black
55 (15.8%)
Two or More
38 (10.9%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1%)

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)424-5300
Website:	http://moore.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 40

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 22