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 (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- 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
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
81%
37%
Black
11%
5%
White
3%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
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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