Joe Shoemaker School

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

3333 SOUTH HAVANA STREET
DENVER, CO 80231

shoemaker.dpsk12.org

543 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Joe Shoemaker School, located in the Hampden neighborhood of Denver, is a public elementary school serving students in grades ECE through 5 within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. Named after the Colorado state senator known for his dedication to environmental preservation and the development of the Platte River Greenway, the school emphasizes a culture of stewardship, community involvement, and academic excellence. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes the social-emotional growth of every child alongside their core academic development.

The school’s curriculum is designed to encourage critical thinking and exploration, often utilizing its unique location and local resources to enhance the student experience. Joe Shoemaker School places a strong emphasis on family and community engagement, maintaining active partnerships to ensure students have access to well-rounded educational opportunities. By focusing on inclusivity and high standards, the school aims to prepare its students to become responsible, engaged citizens who are well-equipped for the transition to middle school and beyond.

543

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joe Shoemaker School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	329
Black	108
Asian	20
Two or More	24
American Indian	3

Hispanic
329 (60.6%)
Black
108 (19.9%)
White
59 (10.9%)
Two or More
24 (4.4%)
Asian
20 (3.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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)423-9333
Website:	http://shoemaker.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 46

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 77