Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest

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

Charter School 453 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rocky Mountain Prep (RMP) Southwest is a public charter school located in the Westwood neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Serving students from early childhood through fifth grade, the school is built upon the core values of "PEAK"—Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness. These values are integrated into daily school life to foster a culture of high academic expectations alongside strong character development. The school prides itself on being a tight-knit community that prioritizes individualized instruction and a supportive, inclusive environment for all learners.

The academic approach at RMP Southwest emphasizes rigorous instruction in core subjects, aiming to close the achievement gap and prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Beyond academics, the school places a significant focus on social-emotional learning, ensuring that students develop the empathy and resilience necessary to succeed as citizens. By maintaining small class sizes and fostering close partnerships with families, Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest strives to create a personalized educational experience that empowers students to reach their full potential within the Denver Public Schools system.

453

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	386
Black	28
Asian	11
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
386 (85.2%)
Black
28 (6.2%)
White
16 (3.5%)
Asian
11 (2.4%)
Two or More
9 (2.0%)
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:*	Charter School
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)863-8920
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 78

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 60