Escalante-biggs Academy serves 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Escalante-biggs Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Escalante-biggs Academy's student population of 304 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Escalante-biggs Academy is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
74%
36%
Black
16%
5%
White
2%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Escalante-biggs Academy?
304 students attend Escalante-biggs Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Escalante-biggs Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Escalante-biggs Academy?
Escalante-biggs Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Escalante-biggs Academy offer ?
Escalante-biggs Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Escalante-biggs Academy part of?
Escalante-biggs Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Escalante-biggs Academy located?
Escalante-biggs Academy is located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 15 other public schools located in Montbello.
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