Isabella Bird Community School

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

isabellabird.dpsk12.org

487 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Isabella Bird Community School, located in the Central Park neighborhood of Denver, is a public elementary school serving students from early childhood through fifth grade. As part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) system, the school is built upon the philosophy of "whole child" education, emphasizing a balance between rigorous academics and social-emotional development. The school’s environment is designed to foster a tight-knit community feel, encouraging collaboration among students, teachers, and parents to create a supportive learning atmosphere.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to project-based learning and inquiry-based instruction, which encourages students to think critically and apply their knowledge to real-world problems. In addition to core subjects, Isabella Bird places significant value on enrichment programs and community involvement, often leveraging its location to integrate local resources into the curriculum. With a focus on inclusivity and personalized growth, the school aims to cultivate not just academic proficiency, but also the character and curiosity necessary for students to succeed as lifelong learners.

487

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Isabella Bird Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	116
Black	51
Asian	20
Two or More	47
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
249 (51.2%)
Hispanic
116 (23.9%)
Black
51 (10.5%)
Two or More
47 (9.7%)
Asian
20 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)423-9900
Website:	http://isabellabird.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 77

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 50