French American School of Denver

Summary:

The French American School of Denver is a public charter elementary school serving 143 students in grades K-5, located in Denver, Colorado. It is part of the School District No. 1, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The French American School of Denver has a majority white student population, with 69.93% white students, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools like Whittier Ece-8 School (5.48% white) and Cole Arts and Science Academy (11.76% white). However, the school outperforms the district and state averages in several key test score metrics, with 68.2% of students proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts and 55.2% proficient or better in CMAS/Math, compared to the district and state averages of around 40% and 30%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 14.69%, compared to the nearby schools which have much higher rates, such as Whittier Ece-8 School (92.69%) and University Prep - Arapahoe St. (92.14%).

The French American School of Denver's lower student-teacher ratio of 13.1 in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby schools, could be a contributing factor to its higher academic performance. However, the school's significantly less diverse student population compared to the nearby schools may raise questions about equity and access. It would be interesting to further explore the school's teaching practices and curriculum to understand the drivers of its performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 2350 N. Gaylord Street
       Denver, CO  80205


(720) 506-4589

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
149th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,930 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  143

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.9%
Two or more races:
13.3%
African American:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.7% Help


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Compare Details French American School of Denver ranks better than 84.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 19th 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 82.16. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 French American School of Denver has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District No. 1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at French American School of Denver is $13,930. 102 elementary schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

French American School of Denver was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 French American School of Denver

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.84 478th 933 48.8%
2024 82.16 149th 943 84.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for French American School of Denver

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 66 12 1 9 0 0 9 0 97
2023 100 14 0 10 0 0 19 0 143

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 French American School of Denver

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 97 7.1 13.6 12.4
2023 143 10.9 13.1 14.7

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 French American School of Denver

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 97 7.1 13.6 12.4
2023 143 10.9 13.1 14.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for French American School of Denver

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
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2022 $13,472
2023 $13,930

Data source: Colorado Department of Education


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Students at French American School of Denver are 70% White, 13% Two or more races, 10% African American, 7% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 143 students attended French American School of Denver.

French American School of Denver ranks 149th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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