Serving 882 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Denver Language School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 882 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denver Language School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Denver Language School's student population of 882 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
882 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Denver Language School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver Language School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
29%
35%
Black
5%
5%
White
44%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denver Language School's ranking?
Denver Language School is ranked #174 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Denver Language School?
882 students attend Denver Language School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Denver Language School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denver Language School?
Denver Language School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Denver Language School offer ?
Denver Language School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Denver Language School part of?
Denver Language School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Denver Language School located?
Denver Language School is located in the East neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in East.
School Reviews
4 4/7/2017
DLS has been a fantastic school for my children. They've flourished and acquired language skills in their target language without sacrificing English literacy. While they have a middle school program, a majority of families do leave for other schools after fifth grade. I believe that this is due to several factors including not having a large enough facility to house K-8 comfortably. They are well aware that this is an issue for parents and are actively seeking a permanent solution. Unfortunately, this might be a long game. Also, since most families leave, class sizes in the middle school are tiny, which limits social opportunities. Another issue is not having a robust enough middle school program. Parents want STEAM and they want their kids to be challenged in those disciplines. Families are in the unfortunate position of having to choose between a more academically diverse education and language immersion. Middle schools in the area can only offer a world language class twice a week at best, which means that many DLS students will be losing the language skills that they worked so hard to acquire. We haven't decided what we will do when we reach the middle school years just yet, but it's heavy on our minds.
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