About the Data
This guide uses data from Denver Public Schools, the Colorado Department of Education, individual school websites, and Colorado Open Records Act requests. If you find any errors, please let us know. Keep in mind that corrections may be needed on other websites as well.
About the School
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School is a K-5 charter school within DPS. We were founded in 2013 by parents, community members and business leaders who desired a high performing Expeditionary Learning Education (EL Education) school in downtown Denver. DDES is the first public elementary school in over 100 years in Downtown...
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School is a K-5 charter school within DPS. We were founded in 2013 by parents, community members and business leaders who desired a high performing Expeditionary Learning Education (EL Education) school in downtown Denver. DDES is the first public elementary school in over 100 years in Downtown Denver and has been in the Downtown Denver Area Plan for over 30 years. At DDES, we are dedicated to fully embracing and executing EL Educations expanded definition of achievement. Through a commitment to continuous learning, staff members at DDES create learning activities that promote student growth and achievement on traditional measures, support students to create high quality work and promote the development of both relational and performance character. When a DDES student takes the next academic step, they will have demonstrated mastery of common core standards, articulated the steps he or she took as a learner to address challenges, created professional products to impact the world and reflected on his or her growth as a member of the community.
Student Demographics
Teacher Demographics
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Student Special Populations
Student Survey Results
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Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 80.4 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 95.7 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 98.4 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 44.4 % | 45.9 % | +1.5 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.3 % | 31.6 % | -1.7 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 52 % | 55.7 % | +3.7 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 33.3 % | 31.8 % | -1.5 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 47.1 % | 52.8 % | +5.7 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 35.4 % | 39.3 % | +3.9 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.5 % | 25.6 % | -0.9 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 44 % | 47.9 % | +3.9 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 20.8 % | 36.4 % | +15.6 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 38.8 % | 40.7 % | +1.9 % |
CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 47 | 45.5 | -1.5 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33.5 | +0.5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 49 | 50.5 | +1.5 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 44 | 48.5 | +4.5 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | NA | 38 | NA |
CMAS: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 54 | 50 | -4.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 | 44 | -23.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 48 | 55 | +7.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 50 | 49 | -1.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | NA | 53 | NA |
Academic Offerings
Special Programs Offered
Student Services & Supports
Special Education
Multi-Lingual Learners
Early Childhood
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
| Metric | In School Supensions | Out of School Suspensions | Referrals to Law Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0.4 % | 0.4 % | 0 % |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 3.4 % | 3.4 % | 0 % |
| White | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 91.5 % |
| Truancy Rate | 3.8 % |