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Teller Elementary School in Denver, Colorado

Teller Elementary School Detail

(303) 333-4285
1150 Garfield Street
Denver, CO 80206
Levels: PK-5
District: Denver County Public Schools


Teller Elementary School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
Student Teacher Ratio:13.7% (2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:50.69% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:1.74% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:3.82% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:20.14% (2008)
Hispanic:24.65% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:49.65% (2008)

Teller Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating5
Average Parents Rating5
Average Safety Rating5

Teller Elementary School Reviews

It's a fabulous neighborhood school that has been turned around by hard work from the parents, teachers, staff & students. We love Teller!
This review was posted by a parent.

I am the proud grandmother of two grandchildren who attend or attended Teller Elementary School. They have both thrived at Teller, thanks to the dedicated teaching and volunteer staff working there. The kids are interested and involved with school academics and activites and the parent support is superb. A great school in my opinion.
This review was posted by a other.

It is a great community school with a focus on the arts and academics. Both of my kids go there and I now teach there, I love it so much!
This review was posted by a parent.

Teller is awesome! Tons of parent involvement, wonderful teachers and kids and a great community!
This review was posted by a parent.

In recent years, our community has pulled together, and through time and involvement, made Teller an amazing public school and one that we are all proud of. Our school ceberates the diversity that our neighborhood reflects, and offers amazing programs to help students of all levels grow and succeed. Through parent and staff dedication and hard work, we have become the school of choice for our neighborhood, with many other families 'choicing in'.
This review was posted by a parent.

The staff works extremely hard to ensure each kid gets the focus and attention they need & deserve.
This review was posted by a parent.

The community cares about each other while staying focused on learning.
This review was posted by a parent.

Involved, creative parents who think up cool events to support the school. Engaged diverse student community. Very much a neighborhood school.
This review was posted by a parent.

Teller is a great neighborhood school. We have a balance of ethnicities, terrific parent involvement, a n experienced teaching staff, great leadership. We are committed to educating our children's minds, bodies and spirits. We DO service learning with Peace Jam, and Penny Harvest. We have daily physical Activity. We are growing future leaders. We teach English, Math, Science and Social studies.
This review was posted by a parent.

We have 2 kids at Teller and couldn't be happier - it is a community of support that is really wonderful and I am certain unusual. Parent invlvement is top notch - the teachers and administration are fabulous.
This review was posted by a parent.

My daughter is in Kindergarten and Teller is definitely a 'different' school than what we're used to. She went to a really great preschool in Castle Rock, CO and in most schools Kindergarten is either half days or every other day. Well Teller kindergarten is like every other grade. A lot of school work and I think they need a little more play/down time at this age. My daughter came home with a project that I had to look up on the internet b/c not even I knew what it was. It is a good school, but I think we are moving to a school back in Castle Rock for first grade and on.
This review was posted by a parent.

Teller is wonderful. Small, but growing. Diverse without any achievement gap! Strong focus on literacy and getting kids reading early. Great teachers with very low turnover.
This review was posted by a parent.

Our Teller experiance rates 5 stars. The Teller community maintains an academic priority and excells in teacher, parent and student participation. It is also incidently, a fun place to hang out for parents and students.
This review was posted by a parent.

My child has attended Teller since ECE now he is a 4th grader. I have always dropped off my child in school with the thinking that he will have a great day of learning,playing and most of all having the knowing that my child will be safe.
This review was posted by a parent.

I personally think Teller elementary is an 'OK' school, but if your child has learning disabilities, the administration procrastinates, loses paperwork, and basically makes you feel that it's your fault. If your child doesn't fit in their 'cookie cutter views', then look out because you're in for one hard time!
This review was posted by a parent.

Teller is a great Congress Park neighborhood school. Is it a magnet school? No. Is is an Expeditionary learning school? No. Teller is a school like the one you went to as a kid - unpretentious, parent-involved, kid-friendly...frankly normal! One place to think...Teller represents its' community well - economically and with diversity.
This review was posted by a parent.

Teller is a good school with a diverse group of kids. The teachers care and the parents back their children all the way. This was my sons first year here in fifth grade and he has been able to excelle the entire year. Teller is indeed a great school for kids!
This review was posted by a parent.