Odyssey School of Denver

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

Charter School 318 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Odyssey School of Denver is a public, K-8 charter school that operates as an EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) school. Located in the Park Hill neighborhood, it distinguishes itself by prioritizing a holistic approach to education that emphasizes high academic achievement, character development, and social-emotional growth. The school is built on the philosophy that students learn best through hands-on, authentic "expeditions"—long-term, in-depth investigations of real-world topics that culminate in high-quality products, performances, or service projects presented to a public audience.

Beyond its academic structure, Odyssey is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive community culture. The school integrates regular community meetings, crew-based advisory sessions, and restorative practices to ensure every student feels known and valued. By blending rigorous inquiry-based learning with a strong emphasis on citizenship and stewardship, Odyssey aims to prepare students not just for academic success, but to be compassionate, engaged members of the broader Denver community.

318

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Odyssey School of Denver
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	64
Black	28
Asian	3
Two or More	33
American Indian	3

White
187 (58.8%)
Hispanic
64 (20.1%)
Two or More
33 (10.4%)
Black
28 (8.8%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(303)316-3944
Website:	http://odysseydenver.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 41

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 26

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 26