Samuels Elementary School

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

3985 SOUTH VINCENNES COURT
DENVER, CO 80237

samuels.dpsk12.org

532 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Samuels Elementary School, located in the Hampden neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public school serving students from early childhood through fifth grade as part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Samuels aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with the surrounding community.

The school places a significant focus on individualized instruction and student engagement, often incorporating specialized programs to meet the varied needs of its learners. With a mission rooted in equity and achievement, Samuels Elementary promotes a culture of collaboration among teachers, families, and staff. Through its various extracurricular offerings and dedicated focus on core subjects, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to become creative, critical thinkers and responsible citizens.

532

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Samuels Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	292
Black	115
Asian	27
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
292 (54.9%)
Black
115 (21.6%)
White
71 (13.3%)
Asian
27 (5.1%)
Two or More
22 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9%)

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)424-4450
Website:	http://samuels.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	424
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 53

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 83