Escalante-Biggs Academy

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

eba.dpsk12.org

306 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Escalante-Biggs Academy (EBA) is a public early childhood education center located in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. As part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district, the academy focuses exclusively on providing high-quality foundational learning for young children, typically serving students in preschool and early childhood programs. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive environment that emphasizes social-emotional development alongside early academic skills, helping prepare students for a successful transition into elementary school.

The academy prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community and partnership with families. By utilizing a play-based curriculum and age-appropriate instruction, Escalante-Biggs Academy aims to spark curiosity and build the essential cognitive and behavioral foundations necessary for lifelong learning. Their facility and programs are designed specifically to meet the unique developmental needs of toddlers and preschoolers, ensuring that every child receives individualized attention in their formative years.

306

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Escalante-Biggs Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	247
Black	34
Asian	5
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
247 (80.7%)
Black
34 (11.1%)
White
10 (3.3%)
Two or More
8 (2.6%)
Asian
5 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)424-4620
Website:	http://eba.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 198

Kindergarten 108