Federal Heights Elementary School

federal.adams12.org

430 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Federal Heights Elementary School, located in the 80221 zip code of Denver, operates under the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. Serving a diverse community, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and student well-being. By utilizing the resources provided by the Adams 12 district, the school implements a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while catering to the specific needs of its elementary-aged population.

The school places a strong emphasis on building a supportive community, often acting as a hub for local families in the Federal Heights area. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding academic programs, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. Overall, Federal Heights Elementary aims to provide a foundational educational experience that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.

430

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Federal Heights Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	393
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

Hispanic
393 (91.6%)
White
27 (6.3%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Two or More
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:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-5360
Website:	http://federal.adams12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 55

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 50