Charles Hay World School

Englewood School District No. 1 in the county of Arapahoe

271 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Charles Hay World School, located in Englewood, Colorado, is a specialized elementary institution that operates under the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). As a "World School," the institution emphasizes a global perspective in its curriculum, focusing on developing students who are inquiry-based learners, critical thinkers, and globally-minded citizens. The school encourages students to explore complex, real-world issues through collaborative projects and transdisciplinary themes, aiming to cultivate academic excellence alongside personal growth and cultural awareness.

Beyond its rigorous academic framework, Charles Hay is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. The school actively promotes the IB Learner Profile attributes—such as being principled, open-minded, and balanced—to help students build strong character. By integrating modern pedagogical practices with a commitment to student agency and curiosity, the school provides an engaging educational experience designed to prepare young learners for success in an increasingly interconnected world.

271

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles Hay World School
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	83
Black	22
Asian	1
Two or More	15

White
150 (55.4%)
Hispanic
83 (30.6%)
Black
22 (8.1%)
Two or More
15 (5.5%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Englewood School District No. 1 in the county of Arapahoe
Phone:	(303)761-2433
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 33

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 29