Escalante-biggs Academy serves 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- 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 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Escalante-biggs Academy is 0.44, 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
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
74%
35%
Black
12%
5%
White
4%
51%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Escalante-biggs Academy?
326 students attend Escalante-biggs Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Escalante-biggs Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Escalante-biggs Academy?
Escalante-biggs Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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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