Teller Elementary School

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

teller.dpsk12.org

518 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Teller Elementary School, located in the Congress Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a community-focused public school serving students from early childhood through fifth grade. As part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district, Teller is widely recognized for its commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, encouraging students to become curious, critical thinkers who are actively engaged in their local community.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and strong parental involvement, which contribute to a supportive and collaborative campus culture. Beyond traditional academics, Teller offers various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to nurture the diverse talents and interests of its student body. By prioritizing both educational excellence and a welcoming atmosphere, Teller Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Congress Park neighborhood, aiming to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

518

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Teller Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	345
Hispanic	84
Black	30
Asian	5
Two or More	52

White
345 (66.9%)
Hispanic
84 (16.3%)
Two or More
52 (10.1%)
Black
30 (5.8%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)

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)424-3560
Website:	http://teller.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
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 68

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 86