Valverde Elementary School

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

2030 WEST ALAMEDA AVENUE
DENVER, CO 80223

valverde.dpsk12.org

359 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Valverde Elementary School, located in the Valverde neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public school serving students within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. As a community-centered institution, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding area, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment for a diverse student population. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics.

In addition to its academic offerings, Valverde Elementary is known for its commitment to inclusive education and community engagement. The school typically provides a range of programs and resources intended to support both students and their families, reflecting the unique cultural and socioeconomic landscape of the Valverde neighborhood. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and school-wide wellness, the institution strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

359

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valverde Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	291
Black	25
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
291 (81.1%)
Black
25 (7.0%)
White
20 (5.6%)
Two or More
11 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
10 (2.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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)424-3250
Website:	http://valverde.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 70

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 45