Wyatt Academy

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

Charter School 240 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wyatt Academy is a public charter school located in the Cole neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Situated in a historic building that has served the local community for over a century, the school operates with a mission to provide a rigorous academic foundation while fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The academy emphasizes small class sizes and personalized instruction to help meet the diverse learning needs of its student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Wyatt Academy places a strong focus on character development and community engagement. The school integrates social-emotional learning into its daily programming, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for future academic success. By partnering closely with families and leveraging its place within the Denver community, Wyatt Academy strives to create an inclusive culture that promotes equity and educational excellence for every child it serves.

240

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wyatt Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	166
Black	43
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
166 (69.2%)
Black
43 (17.9%)
White
22 (9.2%)
Two or More
7 (2.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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)292-5515
Website:	http://wyattacademy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 53

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 23