Lena Archuleta Elementary School

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

lenaarchuleta.dpsk12.org/

515 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Lena Archuleta Elementary School, located in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood of Denver, serves as a community-focused public school within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. Named in honor of Lena Archuleta, a pioneering educator and the first Hispanic woman to be a principal in the DPS system, the school strives to carry on her legacy by providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills from early childhood through the elementary grades.

The school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a strong partnership between students, families, and the local community. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular initiatives, Lena Archuleta Elementary aims to create a welcoming culture that celebrates diversity and prepares its students to become active, responsible citizens. By prioritizing a holistic approach to education, the school works to ensure that all students have the resources and encouragement necessary to achieve their personal best and thrive in an ever-evolving global society.

515

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lena Archuleta Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	371
Black	53
Asian	33
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	21

Hispanic
371 (72.0%)
Black
53 (10.3%)
Asian
33 (6.4%)
White
22 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
21 (4.1%)
Two or More
15 (2.9%)

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)424-9888
Website:	http://lenaarchuleta.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 107