Jessie Whaley Maxwell Elementary serves Montbello students from Early Childhood Education through the fifth grade. Located at 14390 Bolling Dr., the school was named for an extraordinary principal who opened doors and implemented the first afterschool programs in Denver. A dedicated teacher and administrator for over three decades, Maxwell was honored by the naming of the new school in 1998.
Maxwell Elementary prides itself on its steady improvement in academic achievement in the areas of reading and math. Reading and writing workshops are a fundamental part of the curriculum. The school also offers students exceptional extracurricular enrichment programs, such as the Generation Teach STEAM Academy, Technology Club, and Soccer for Success.
The school has firmly embraced the 21st century with a dedicated online lab offering art, coding, keyboarding, math, stories in Spanish and English, and a calming room where students and teachers, have access to soothing music, images, and videos. Even as Maxwell offers multiple high-tech resources to students, it also remains rooted in simpler values with a large community vegetable garden, sponsored by Denver Urban Gardens.
Maxwell Elementary promises in its mission statement to teach students kindness, integrity, courage, and collaboration as core values. This values-based curriculum, along with a strong focus on academics, prepares students for a bright future.
Maxwell Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
14390 E Bolling Dr,
Denver, CO
Denver Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
18%
Niche Grade
C
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
9.1%
State Average
25%
Science
10.8%
State Average
30.7%
Student Diversity
Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Hispanic
82.6%
Black
10%
White
3%
Two or more races
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4/23/2009
10/22/2008
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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$447,811
Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
% Renters
52%
Average Household Income
$96,596
% of College Grads
27%
Median Age
32
Average House Size
1,939 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
74.0%
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Parks in this Area
Green Valley Ranch East Park
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- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Parkfield Lake Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
Green Valley Ranch Skate Park
- Skateboard
Green Valley West Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
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Town Center Park
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- Soccer
Dog Park
- Dog Park
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Maxwell Elementary 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 651 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Maxwell Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $447,811. Discover additional schools in the area, like Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy, Montbello High, Vista Academy, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Maxwell Elementary School.