Denver Language School

Summary:

Denver Language School is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 882 students in grades K-8 in Denver, Colorado, which is part of the School District No. 1.

Denver Language School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, with 61.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 59.6% in Math, compared to 40.7% and 31.2% for the district, respectively. The school has a diverse student population, with 43.99% White, 28.91% Hispanic, 5.33% African American, and 5.33% Asian students, and a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 18.25%. Denver Language School has ranked in the top 20-25% of Colorado elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its performance is particularly noteworthy for certain student subgroups, such as its Hispanic and multi-racial students.

When compared to nearby schools, Denver Language School stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Steck Elementary School, which is also part of the School District No. 1, has similar demographic characteristics but outperforms Denver Language School in some areas, such as 89.3% proficiency in English Language Arts. However, Denver Language School has shown consistent improvement over the years, moving from 313th out of 914 Colorado elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 205th out of 943 schools in 2023-2024, while maintaining a 4-star rating.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 451 Newport Street
       Denver, CO  80220-6019


(303) 557-0852

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
205th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,415 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  882

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.0%
Hispanic:
28.9%
Two or more races:
16.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.3% Help


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Compare Details Denver Language School ranks better than 78.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 23rd among 94 ranked elementary schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Denver Language School ranks better than 86% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Denver Language School is $11,415, which is the lowest among 110 elementary schools in the School District No. 1!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Denver Language School:

SchoolDigger ranks Denver Language School 205th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Denver Language School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Denver Language School 68th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Denver Language School in the ranking list.)

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School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Denver Language School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Denver Language School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 65.71 334th 954 65.0%
2014 67.17 306th 962 68.2%
2015 67.70 265th 938 71.7%
2016 61.08 313th 914 65.8%
2017 77.09 190th 929 79.5%
2018 80.58 164th 917 82.1%
2019 85.44 114th 965 88.2%
2021 79.74 158th 710 77.7%
2022 83.44 127th 921 86.2%
2023 79.96 166th 933 82.2%
2024 75.55 205th 943 78.3%
See the entire list of Colorado Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Denver Language School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 87.21 1st 2 50.0%
2023 81.13 1st 7 85.7%
2024 71.17 4th 6 33.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Denver Language School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.37 114th 365 68.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Denver Language School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.16 162nd 690 76.5%
2019 80.85 112th 758 85.2%
2021 68.51 123rd 351 65.0%
2022 72.19 144th 595 75.8%
2023 72.88 156th 642 75.7%
2024 67.95 200th 684 70.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Denver Language School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.18 17th 82 79.3%
2024 32.12 79th 91 13.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Denver Language School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.48 132nd 693 81.0%
2019 82.42 103rd 764 86.5%
2021 75.12 99th 352 71.9%
2022 82.24 86th 594 85.5%
2023 74.44 144th 649 77.8%
2024 69.57 189th 683 72.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Denver Language School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.47 32nd 172 81.4%
2019 92.87 4th 270 98.5%
2021 81.52 5th 30 83.3%
2022 80.49 11th 153 92.8%
2023 84.27 17th 197 91.4%
2024 71.76 52nd 242 78.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Denver Language School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.82 79th 337 76.6%
2019 76.17 106th 596 82.2%
2021 62.79 117th 288 59.4%
2022 75.78 94th 454 79.3%
2023 72.18 123rd 525 76.6%
2024 69.39 139th 539 74.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Denver Language School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Denver Language School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 83.17 46th 400 88.5%
2017 88.04 40th 424 90.6%
2019 86.47 47th 458 89.7%
2021 84.21 43rd 369 88.3%
2022 92.51 25th 448 94.4%
2023 92.38 29th 480 94.0%
2024 82.19 68th 485 86.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Denver Language School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.41 54th 352 84.7%
2021 84.48 25th 254 90.2%
2022 88.11 29th 326 91.1%
2023 87.44 36th 363 90.1%
2024 70.93 88th 350 74.9%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Denver Language School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.31 20th 125 84.0%
2024 58.98 63rd 126 50.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Denver Language School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.93 44th 343 87.2%
2021 71.85 54th 249 78.3%
2022 91.00 20th 328 93.9%
2023 90.83 27th 356 92.4%
2024 86.06 38th 357 89.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Denver Language School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.44 24th 220 89.1%
2023 94.81 8th 198 96.0%
2024 78.88 23rd 199 88.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Denver Language School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.63 34th 283 88.0%
2021 77.10 33rd 203 83.7%
2022 84.10 32nd 265 87.9%
2023 84.88 29th 286 89.9%
2024 78.47 45th 273 83.5%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, September 24, 2020

Open Quote Please take a look at this charter schools waiver on file with DPS. The Denver Language School has very little accountability to their promise of language immersion. They have waived their responsibility to hire teachers and administrators that are qualified to Colorado public school standards. They have no obligation to support SPED or GT students in the immersion program. DLS’s charter allows them to operate without transparency or accountability to students, teachers, parents, and DPS. Review the board documents on the DLS website and you will begin to see that this school has broad and deep institutional disfunction. There is a huge problem with student attrition and staff turnover that is beyond the norm for an immersion program. The teachers are not appropriately qualified or supported and basic classroom management is not attainable. The pedagogical strategy and curriculum at DLS is overly reliant on worksheets and devices. The police and ambulances have come to this school because of teachers hitting children. Ask questions, ask follow up questions, and verify the information given to you from this school. It will become clear that DLS has been and continues to fail at delivering on its promises. Above all, if your child is struggling or telling you concerning things BELIEVE THEM!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Denver Language School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 128 21 31 50 0 0 12 0 242
2012 198 26 39 75 0 0 18 0 356
2013 270 29 42 86 1 2 25 0 455
2014 329 36 49 111 1 2 27 0 555
2015 334 32 39 114 0 2 32 0 553
2016 374 39 37 147 0 2 60 0 659
2017 371 41 38 179 0 2 84 0 715
2018 374 47 40 194 1 2 90 0 748
2019 402 47 56 207 1 3 107 0 823
2020 418 50 56 226 1 3 115 0 869
2021 420 60 66 226 1 3 109 0 885
2022 403 55 46 246 0 1 134 0 885
2023 388 47 47 255 0 1 144 0 882

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Denver Language School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 242 11.6 20.7 14.9
2012 356 15.9 22.3 17.7
2013 455 24.2 18.7 17.8
2014 555 26.0 21.3 12.1
2015 553 25.0 22.1 14.8
2016 659 43.0 15.3 14.7
2017 715 42.0 17.0 18.9
2018 748 45.6 16.3 18.3
2019 823 48.2 17.0 16.5
2020 869 51.0 17.0 18.6
2021 885 51.2 17.2 15.7
2022 885 54.9 16.1 15.5
2023 882 55.1 16.0 18.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Denver Language School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 242 11.6 20.7 14.9
2012 356 15.9 22.3 17.7
2013 455 24.2 18.7 17.8
2014 555 26.0 21.3 12.1
2015 553 25.0 22.1 14.8
2016 659 43.0 15.3 14.7
2017 715 42.0 17.0 18.9
2018 748 45.6 16.3 18.3
2019 823 48.2 17.0 16.5
2020 869 51.0 17.0 18.6
2021 885 51.2 17.2 15.7
2022 885 54.9 16.1 15.5
2023 882 55.1 16.0 18.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Denver Language School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,586
2020 $9,360
2021 $9,029
2022 $10,589
2023 $11,415

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Denver Language School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 114th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 166th of 933 Elementary schools
 6%
Ranks 47th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 29th of 480 Middle schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Denver Language School)4943.6
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)39.440.1
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Denver Language School)72.869.6
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Math (School District No. 1)37.536.4
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Language School)61.846.5
 15.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)43.640.6
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Denver Language School)73.565.7
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (School District No. 1)31.229
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Denver Language School)69.151
 18.1%
   5th Grade Science (School District No. 1)25.926.2
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Language School)64.957
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.341.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Denver Language School)77.758
 19.7%
   5th Grade Math (School District No. 1)34.933.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Language School)55.175
 19.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)4038.8
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Denver Language School)49.368.2
 18.9%
   6th Grade Math (School District No. 1)27.926.9
 1%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Language School)76.968.5
 8.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)45.140.3
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Denver Language School)55.460.3
 4.9%
   7th Grade Math (School District No. 1)30.225.1
 5.1%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Denver Language School)48.151.2
 3.1%
   8th Grade Science (School District No. 1)22.726
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Language School)77.870.5
 7.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)4640.8
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Denver Language School)70.460.5
 9.9%
   8th Grade Math (School District No. 1)34.430.9
 3.5%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Denver Language School)62.757.8
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.840.3
 2.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Denver Language School)67.564.3
 3.2%
   All Grades Math (School District No. 1)32.730.3
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students823882
 7.2%
African American4747
American Indian10
 100%
Asian5647
 16.1%
Hispanic207255
 23.2%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White402388
 3.5%
Two or More Races107144
 34.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.5%18.3%
 1.7%


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Denver Language School ranks 205th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Denver Language School are 44% White, 29% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 882 students attended Denver Language School.


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