Dora Moore School’s significant two-story brick- and terra cotta-building is a landmark in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Denver’s oldest school, which is listed on the national historic registry, first opened in 1890 under the name Corona School. In 1929, the school’s name was changed to honor Dora Moore, a longtime teacher and principal. This city neighborhood school has many famous alumni, including former Denver Mayors Quigg Newton and William H. McNichols, who attended Dora Moore together in the early 1920s. Actor Douglas Fairbank Sr., comedian Tim Allen, and former first lady Mamie Eisenhower are some other noteworthy Dora Moore School graduates.
Today, Dora Moore School serves a population of about 350 students in an upgraded building with a gymnasium and renovated cafeteria. The school provides programs for the visual arts, vocal and instrumental music, physical education, dance and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programming for kindergarten through eighth grade. Dora Moore School also has an early childhood education program with 3- and 4-year-old preschool classes.
Dora Moore School’s goal is to give students a comprehensive education, as reflected by its mission statement of “all day, every day, every child.”
Dora Moore ECE-8 School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
846 N Corona St,
Denver, CO
Denver Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Karen S. Barker
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Niche Grade
C+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
18%
State Average
25%
Science
28.1%
State Average
30.7%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
633:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
35.4%
White
32.3%
Black
20.3%
Two or more races
10.8%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
2/11/2026
Dora Moore Elementary is an incredible neighborhood elementary school. I have been extremely happy with the staff and relationships that we have built within the school and PTA. I highly recommend this school if you live in the Downtown area or surrounding neighborhoods. The education and experience...
1/30/2026
My two kids have both had an incredible experience at Dora Moore. They love the arts integration across academics and specials and I love how much their creativity and self-expression is supported. They've both fallen in love with math and their math and literacy skills have exploded during their ti...
9/2/2025
This school is trash especially if you have blacks kids they don’t care if your kid is getting bullied if you ask to talk to someone they lie and said the principal is in a meeting they dodged me for so long but if it was a white kid the problem would get handled they don’t about BLACK KIDS AT ALL !...
12/17/2024
This is our families 3rd year at Dora Moore and we've had wonderful experiences. From the incredible staff to the welcoming community Dora Moore is a special place and we're thrilled to be a part of it.
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- 6th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Civic Center Park
- Events
- Amphitheater
Governor's Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
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Saint Joseph Fitness Zone
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Zeckenbark Dog Park
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- Multi-Purpose Field
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- Picnic Area
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Dora Moore ECE-8 School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Denver, CO and is served by the Denver Public Schools in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 360 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Dora Moore ECE-8 School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $419,328. Discover additional schools in the area, like Compassion Road Academy, Denver School of Innovation & Sustainable Design, West High School, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dora Moore ECE-8 School.