Marie L. Greenwood Academy

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

597 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Marie L. Greenwood Academy, located in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood of Denver, is a comprehensive PK-8 school serving the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. Named after a pioneering educator who was the first African American teacher in the DPS system, the school aims to honor her legacy of academic excellence and community leadership. The campus is designed to provide a continuous learning environment that guides students through their formative years, emphasizing a strong foundation in core academics while fostering personal growth and social-emotional development.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on preparing students for high school success. By integrating technology, diverse instructional strategies, and a collaborative school culture, Marie L. Greenwood Academy strives to meet the unique needs of a diverse student body. The school actively engages with its local community to provide resources and support, positioning itself as a central hub for learning and development in the Durham Court area of Denver.

597

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marie L. Greenwood Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	483
Black	83
Asian	8
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
483 (80.9%)
Black
83 (13.9%)
Pacific Islander
14 (2.3%)
Asian
8 (1.3%)
Two or More
5 (0.8%)
White
4 (0.7%)

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)424-6630
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	438
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* 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 34

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 71