Isabella Bird Community School

Isabella Bird Community School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
2701 Lima St,  Denver, CO
Central Park Neighborhood
Denver Public Schools
5.0
3.8
454 Students
B
Niche Grade
The community school of Isabella Bird, home of the dragons, was founded by Sonny Zinn, and Traci and Jeff Bushnell in 2013. The school is named after the English explorer, author, and naturalist Isabella Lucy Bird and is part of the Denver Public School system, serving early childhood education students through fifth grade. Bird traveled the globe three times with 800 miles on horseback through the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The hope in the community school’s name is to inspire future dreamers and explorers. Isabella Bird Community School is granted innovative status, which allows them opportunities that are not granted in other traditional schools. Meaning, freedom of choice in curriculum design and a school council made up of parents, teachers, and community leaders. Courses and programs offered at Isabella Bird include multilingual education, gifted and talented programs, special education, art and music, and physical education. At Isabella Bird, also referred to as Izzi B, every grade level focuses on different real-world academic content, including beginning development, communication, systems, relationships, perspectives, cause and effect, and transformations. With Izzi B’s curriculum, every student learns to make connections, think critically, deal with complex texts and ideas, and resonate with the significance of what they learn.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
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Test Scores

Math
18.8%
State Average
25%
Science
39%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.4%
White
51.1%
Hispanic
23.8%
Black
10.5%
Two or more races
9.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
8/15/2025
We have had a wonderful experience at Izzie B!! We have two kids there, and have been so impressed with the community as a whole. Of course, I wish all public schools were adequately funded to ensure all schools receive the supports so that all students can thrive.
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3.8 30 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/10/2026
My children both attend this school and are both excelling in high school. I am thankful for the educational foundation that the school provided
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5.0 parent
11/12/2024
We've had a great experience at Izzi B for our now 3rd grader (started in ECE4). It is such a warm and welcoming environment, with superb leadership, amazing teachers and staff, and highly engaged families. Would definitely recommend!
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5.0 parent
3/26/2024
Our family has had a positive experience at Isabella Bird with our current fourth grader. The school’s focus on social and emotional learning is notable and the teachers and leadership are fantastic. There’s been an academic shift over the last three years with a leader vested in equity and academic...
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5.0 parent
1/9/2024
We have a kindergarten currently at Izzi B and have been very impressed by the communication from the staff and PTCO on the events, activities and classroom learning. The teachers are caring and supportive, and create a wonderful learning atmosphere where our 5 year is excited to go on a daily basis...
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Isabella Bird Community School

Isabella Bird Community School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Denver, CO and is served by the Denver Public Schools in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 454 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Isabella Bird Community School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $889,013. Discover additional schools in the area, like Aurora Central High School, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy, Northeast Early College, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Isabella Bird Community School.

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