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Dennison Elementary School

401 INDEPENDENCE ST LAKEWOOD CO 80226

Top 10% School in Colorado

Ranked 1 of 239 in Colorado

Top schools in Lakewood
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Dennison Elementary School

401 INDEPENDENCE ST LAKEWOOD CO 80226

Top 10% School in Colorado

Ranked 1 of 239 in Colorado

See top schools in Lakewood

About Dennison Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 91%
Reading 92%
State average proficiency is 91% in Math and 92% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
609
Total Students

Student Demographics

White 69.1%
Asian 10.8%
Hispanic 13.1%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 6.7%
Native Am. 1%
White
69.1%
Asian
10.8%
Hispanic
13.1%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
6.7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 609
53.6%
326 Female
46.4%
283 Male

Student Population

609 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Dennison Elementary School Contact Information

Address

401 INDEPENDENCE ST LAKEWOOD CO 80226

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Phone

(303) 982-6382

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TOP 1 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dennison Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 - 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 2:35 PM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Dennison Elementary School Eagle PTA promotes staying involved in the community and finds multiple ways to fundraise, including with incentives (prizes to anyone who donates $50). Dennison has officially partnered with Jacob Academy to provide after-care for students off-site. The students that are registered for after-care will be transported to Jacob Academy's location at 11025 W Glennon Drive in Lakewood. Space is limited and will be filled on first-come, first-served basis.

FAQ

Q1. How can I find the best high school near my neighborhood in Colorado?

Ans. You can find the best middle/elementary/high schools here.


Q2. How does Dennison Elementary School provide opportunities for students with special needs?

Ans. Dennison Elementary School has a large number of special education professionals who work with students with special needs to ensure they are receiving the supports they need to learn and be successful. The school can provide a range of services, such as IEPs, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and so on.


Q3. What opportunities exist beyond the classroom at Dennison Elementary School?

Ans. There are a myriad of opportunities available for students of all backgrounds - including competitive sports, clubs, competitions, and so on. The school supports intermediate student engagement and focuses on supporting access to extracurricular opportunities for all students.


Q4. Do you know of any good elementary/middle/high schools in Colorado?

Ans. You can have a look at some of the best elementary/middle/high schools here.

Q5. In what ways does Dennison Elementary School communicate with parents?

Ans. Dennison Elementary School uses different approaches to communicate with parents. There are regular newsletters, emails, text messages, and a parent portal that the schools use to keep parents informed about general information and updates.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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