Maxwell Elementary School

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

14390 EAST BOLLING DRIVE
DENVER, CO 80239

maxwell.dpsk12.org

638 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Maxwell Elementary School, located in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public school serving students within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. As an Expeditionary Learning (EL) school, Maxwell focuses on a rigorous, project-based curriculum that emphasizes student engagement, critical thinking, and character development. The school’s academic approach encourages students to take ownership of their learning by connecting classroom lessons to real-world challenges and community-based projects.

In addition to its commitment to high academic standards, Maxwell Elementary places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture. The school is known for its "Crew" model—a signature component of the EL framework—which promotes social-emotional growth, peer collaboration, and a sense of belonging among students. By integrating academic excellence with holistic development, Maxwell strives to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond while building strong partnerships with families and the local Denver community.

638

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maxwell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	530
Black	65
Asian	5
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
530 (83.1%)
Black
65 (10.2%)
White
20 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.6%)
Two or More
8 (1.3%)
Asian
5 (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)424-5740
Website:	http://maxwell.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	518
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 60

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 93