Monterey Community School

Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St

440 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Based on the location provided, **Monterey Community School** is a public elementary school serving the Mapleton Public Schools district in Denver, Colorado. The school is known for its commitment to a "small-school" model, which emphasizes personalized learning and the development of strong, supportive relationships between students, staff, and families. The curriculum is designed to be inclusive and student-centered, often focusing on project-based learning and ensuring that children from diverse backgrounds have access to the resources they need to succeed academically and socially.

Beyond its core academics, Monterey Community School prides itself on being a neighborhood hub that prioritizes community engagement. The school actively works to create a welcoming environment for families, often serving as a central point for local outreach and support services. By fostering a culture of collaboration and community-wide involvement, the school aims to help students develop the critical thinking skills and character traits necessary to become lifelong learners and active participants in their community.

440

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monterey Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	364
Asian	11
Two or More	4
American Indian	7

Hispanic
364 (82.7%)
White
54 (12.3%)
Asian
11 (2.5%)
American Indian
7 (1.6%)
Two or More
4 (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:	Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
Phone:	(303)853-1360
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 59

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 60