McGlone Academy

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

mcglone.dpsk12.org

842 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

McGlone Academy, located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, is a public PK-8 school operating within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) candidate school, McGlone integrates a globally-minded curriculum that encourages students to become critical thinkers and active participants in their community.

Beyond its academic offerings, McGlone Academy is deeply rooted in the success of the Montbello community. The school focuses on fostering a strong partnership between families, educators, and students to ensure that every learner is supported in achieving their full potential. With a diverse student body, the academy prioritizes equity and culturally responsive teaching, aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in high school and beyond while nurturing a sense of identity and belonging within the school culture.

842

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McGlone Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	703
Black	59
Asian	7
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	41

Hispanic
703 (83.5%)
Black
59 (7.0%)
Pacific Islander
41 (4.9%)
White
22 (2.6%)
Two or More
10 (1.2%)
Asian
7 (0.8%)

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)424-5660
Website:	http://mcglone.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	842
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	669
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 68

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 93

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 36