School Overview
Place Bridge Academy, located in Denver, Colorado, is a unique K-8 school within the Denver Public Schools system that specializes in serving a highly diverse population of students. The school is widely recognized for its focus on supporting English Language Learners (ELL) and newcomer students who have recently arrived in the United States from various countries around the world. Because of this mission, the school environment is deeply multicultural, offering tailored academic and social-emotional support to help students navigate the transition to the American education system while celebrating their diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Beyond its focus on language acquisition, Place Bridge Academy provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet students where they are, regardless of their prior schooling experience. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating core subjects with social-emotional learning to build student confidence and community. By fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, the academy acts as a critical bridge for families, providing not only rigorous instruction but also the resources and stability necessary for students to succeed academically and integrate successfully into the broader community.
824
Total Students
63.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Place Bridge Academy
Demographic Student Count
White65
Hispanic467
Black193
Asian77
Two or More15
American Indian4
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    467 (56.7%)
  • Black
    193 (23.4%)
  • Asian
    77 (9.3%)
  • White
    65 (7.9%)
  • Two or More
    15 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.4%)
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)424-0960
Website: http://place.dpsk12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 824
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 655
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 34
Kindergarten 76
Grade 1 81
Grade 2 82
Grade 3 91
Grade 4 86
Grade 5 80
Grade 6 102
Grade 7 89
Grade 8 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Place Bridge Academy
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten34
Kindergarten76
Grade 181
Grade 282
Grade 391
Grade 486
Grade 580
Grade 6102
Grade 789
Grade 8103
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Place Bridge Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female38446.6%
Male44053.4%
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