Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont

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

dcisfairmont.dpsk12.org/

344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont (DCIS at Fairmont) is a magnet school within the Denver Public Schools system that offers a specialized curriculum centered on global citizenship and international perspectives. Serving students in grades PK–8, the school focuses on fostering a deep understanding of diverse cultures, world languages, and global issues. Its mission is to prepare students to thrive in a global society by integrating academic rigor with an emphasis on empathy, communication, and cross-cultural competence.

Beyond its standard academic coursework, DCIS at Fairmont is known for its dual-language and language-acquisition programs, which provide students with the tools to become multilingual and globally aware. The school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities and community engagement projects that promote social responsibility. By blending international studies with core curriculum standards, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, inquisitive learners who are equipped to navigate and contribute to an increasingly interconnected world.

344

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	176
Black	15
Asian	5
Two or More	18
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
176 (51.2%)
White
124 (36.0%)
Two or More
18 (5.2%)
Black
15 (4.4%)
Asian
5 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
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)424-7620
Website:	http://dcisfairmont.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 62

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 42