Denison Montessori School

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

1821 SOUTH YATES STREET
DENVER, CO 80219

denison.dpsk12.org

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Denison Montessori School, located in the Harvey Park neighborhood of Denver, is a public school within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district that serves students from ECE-3 through 5th grade. As a dedicated Montessori institution, it emphasizes a child-centered approach to learning, focusing on fostering independence, self-motivation, and academic curiosity within prepared classroom environments. The school is known for its multi-age groupings, which allow students to learn at their own pace while developing strong social-emotional skills and a sense of community.

Beyond the core Montessori curriculum, Denison places a high value on diversity, inclusivity, and the development of the "whole child." The school’s programming encourages hands-on exploration and critical thinking, supported by materials and instructional methods designed to build a strong foundation in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and cultural studies. By prioritizing a collaborative environment that bridges home and school, Denison Montessori strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared for success in their future academic endeavors.

364

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denison Montessori School
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	208
Black	4
Asian	26
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

Hispanic
208 (57.3%)
White
109 (30.0%)
Asian
26 (7.2%)
Two or More
14 (3.9%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
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)424-8080
Website:	http://denison.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 92

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 21