School Overview
Smith Elementary School, located in the Park Hill 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, inclusive community that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging its neighborhood location, Smith Elementary works to create a collaborative environment where educators, families, and community partners engage together to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Academically, Smith Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. The curriculum is designed to balance core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and critical thinking. With an emphasis on "whole-child" instruction, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel safe, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. For families looking for more information on enrollment, specific school policies, or community programming, the school maintains an active web presence at http://smith.dpsk12.org.
457
Total Students
29.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White30
Hispanic280
Black117
Asian4
Two or More18
American Indian8
  • Hispanic
    280 (61.3%)
  • Black
    117 (25.6%)
  • White
    30 (6.6%)
  • Two or More
    18 (3.9%)
  • American Indian
    8 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    4 (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)424-4000
Website: http://smith.dpsk12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 357
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 49
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 96
Kindergarten 51
Grade 1 64
Grade 2 61
Grade 3 62
Grade 4 64
Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Smith Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten96
Kindergarten51
Grade 164
Grade 261
Grade 362
Grade 464
Grade 559
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Smith Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23451.2%
Male22348.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)