Southmoor Elementary School

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

3755 SOUTH MAGNOLIA WAY
DENVER, CO 80237

southmoor.dpsk12.org

431 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southmoor Elementary School, located in the University Hills neighborhood of Denver, serves as a neighborhood school within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. It is widely recognized for its strong focus on academic excellence, a supportive school community, and a commitment to nurturing the social and emotional development of its students. The school typically follows a traditional K-5 curriculum while emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and science, often integrated with enrichment opportunities that encourage student engagement and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic programs, Southmoor is highly regarded for its active parent community and collaborative atmosphere. The school leverages its location to foster partnerships with local families and neighborhood resources, creating a close-knit environment. By prioritizing both high academic expectations and an inclusive school culture, Southmoor Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as a stable and reliable educational institution in the southeast Denver area.

431

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southmoor Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	86
Black	51
Asian	13
Two or More	28
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
250 (58.0%)
Hispanic
86 (20.0%)
Black
51 (11.8%)
Two or More
28 (6.5%)
Asian
13 (3.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)424-3930
Website:	http://southmoor.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 17

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 56