Escalante-biggs Academy serves 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Attendance Zone: Escalante-Biggs Academy's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Denver, CO, encompassing approximately 155 square miles. The zone's average distance from the school to its boundary is about 10.9 miles, with the furthest edge reaching up to 19 miles, typically resulting in a 20-30 minute drive to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Escalante-biggs Academy's student population of 306 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Escalante-biggs Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
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?
306 students attend Escalante-biggs Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Escalante-biggs Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Escalante-biggs Academy?
Escalante-biggs Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Escalante-biggs Academy offer ?
Escalante-biggs Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
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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