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Public School | Grades PK-8 | Denver Public Schools

Whittier K-8 School is located in Denver, CO and is one of 154 schools in Denver Public Schools. It is a public school that serves 301 students in grades PK-8.

Whittier K-8 School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Whittier K-8 School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Whittier K-8 School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Whittier K-8 School's students and teachers. more

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2480 Downing St, Denver, CO 80205

(720) 424-3040

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 301

52% 48%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Whittier K-8 School had 95% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Colorado had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Hispanic

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Black

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White

11%

Two or More Races

American Indian/Alaskan Native

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Denver Public Schools District Spending

$9,246Per Pupil

The Denver Public Schools spends $9,246 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 52% on instruction, 44% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Denver Public Schools District

18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Whittier K-8 School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the CSAP

What is it?

The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in reading, math, and writing. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 are assessed in science.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: unsatisfactory, partially proficient, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the CELA

What is it?

The CELA is used to measure a student's mastery of the state's content standards in English proficiency for English language learners.

Which Grades and Subjects?

All K-12 students who have been identified as having a language background other than English in the state of Colorado participate in a statewide assessment in the areas of English proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, listening and comprehension.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at five levels: beginner, early intermediate, intermediate, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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