Marrama Elementary School

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

19100 EAST 40TH AVENUE
DENVER, CO 80249

marrama.dpsk12.org

547 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Marrama Elementary School, located in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood of Denver, is a public school serving students from preschool through fifth grade within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. As a community-focused institution, Marrama emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience, striving to provide a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, utilizing the broader resources of the DPS system to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and academic standards, Marrama Elementary works to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a location serving a growing suburban area of Denver, the school plays a vital role in the community, offering various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives that reflect its dedication to collaborative learning and student achievement.

547

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marrama Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	305
Black	120
Asian	55
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	21

Hispanic
305 (55.8%)
Black
120 (21.9%)
Asian
55 (10.1%)
White
29 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
21 (3.8%)
Two or More
16 (2.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)424-5820
Website:	http://marrama.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 38

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 73