Park Hill School

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

717 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Park Hill School, located in the historic Park Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students from diverse backgrounds. As part of the Denver Public Schools district, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and fostering a strong sense of community. Its curriculum is designed to balance rigorous instruction with creative enrichment, often emphasizing a holistic approach to student development.

Beyond the classroom, Park Hill Elementary is celebrated for its active and engaged parent-teacher association, which plays a pivotal role in supporting school programs, extracurricular activities, and campus improvements. The school environment is characterized by a collaborative culture where educators, families, and neighborhood partners work together to create an inclusive atmosphere. With its long-standing history in the community and its focus on developing well-rounded, thoughtful citizens, Park Hill remains a central hub for families seeking a supportive and challenging educational foundation for their children.

717

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Hill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	542
Hispanic	66
Black	21
Asian	10
Two or More	72
American Indian	5

White
542 (75.7%)
Two or More
72 (10.1%)
Hispanic
66 (9.2%)
Black
21 (2.9%)
Asian
10 (1.4%)
American Indian
5 (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)424-4910
Website:	http://parkhillelementary.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 20

Kindergarten 127

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 116