Slavens K-8 School

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

3000 SOUTH CLAYTON STREET
DENVER, CO 80210

slavens.dpsk12.org

762 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Slavens K-8 School, located in the charming University Park neighborhood of Denver, is a highly regarded public school within the Denver Public School (DPS) district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic rigor and its commitment to fostering a "whole child" approach to education. By housing both elementary and middle school grades under one roof, Slavens offers a unique, continuous learning environment that allows students to build long-term relationships with staff and peers, creating a close-knit, supportive community.

The school is frequently recognized for its high academic achievement and active parent involvement. In addition to a robust core curriculum, Slavens emphasizes character development, enrichment programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities that prepare students for the transition to high school. Its location in the 80210 zip code places it at the heart of a stable, engaged community, making it one of the most sought-after schools in the Denver area for families seeking a balanced, high-performing educational experience.

762

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Slavens K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	591
Hispanic	71
Black	29
Asian	13
Two or More	57

White
591 (77.7%)
Hispanic
71 (9.3%)
Two or More
57 (7.5%)
Black
29 (3.8%)
Asian
13 (1.7%)

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)424-4150
Website:	http://slavens.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	762
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 82

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 84