Oakland Elementary

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

oaklandelementary.dpsk12.org/

352 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oakland Elementary School, located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, operates as part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school serves a diverse student population and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment. By focusing on both core curricular standards and the social-emotional development of its students, Oakland aims to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and equity, often utilizing personalized learning strategies to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body. With a mission rooted in high expectations and support, the faculty and staff at Oakland work to create a welcoming culture that encourages students to become critical thinkers and active participants in their community. Their website provides resources for families, including information on school programs, calendar updates, and ways to get involved in the school’s active parent-teacher network.

352

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	240
Black	71
Asian	5
Two or More	14
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
240 (68.2%)
Black
71 (20.2%)
Two or More
14 (4.0%)
White
11 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
8 (2.3%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)

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)424-5070
Website:	http://oaklandelementary.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 58

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 40