Stedman Elementary School

Stedman Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
2940 Dexter St,  Denver, CO
North Park Hill Neighborhood
Denver Public Schools
4.6
426 Students
B
Niche Grade
Stedman Elementary School, located at 2490 Dexter St. in Park Hill, Denver, has deep roots in the community going back one hundred years. It serves 350 students in kindergarten through the fifth grade, and it offers full day Early Childhood Education. The historic, multi-story brick building also features a large play and recreation area with a basketball court and separate playgrounds, and a vegetable garden with greenhouse. Principal Michael Atkins, a veteran of Denver Public Schools, and the staff are dedicated to the improvement and success of students. Stedman students typically score below the state average for math, literacy, and language. With that in mind, the administration has developed partnerships with La Napoule Art Foundation to bring in resident artists, with Discovery Link to provide before and after school enrichment, and with Launch MicroSchools! in a pilot program to enhance students’ leadership and academic skills. Stedman Elementary is a dual-language school. The program begins with Early Childhood Education and continues through the fifth grade. It offers the choice between intensive English language instruction, or Spanish language immersion. The program is new, but testing of Spanish immersion students in similar schools shows that students outperform their peers by the eighth grade. Students begin the day at 8:55 a.m. with a free breakfast provided by the school. The day ends at 3:55 p.m. The surrounding area is residential, and many students walk to school.

School Details

Head of School
Melissa Peterson, Ed.d.
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
50%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
4
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
18.6%
State Average
25%
Science
9.3%
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
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
35.8%
Hispanic
28%
Black
27.7%
Two or more races
7.8%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 21 Reviews
2.0 teacher
4/11/2026
As a former employee of this school, I cannot give a positive review. There are many challenges with the students and not enough support. The main issues are behavioral. It is challenging to teach when you are constantly interrupted by sometimes violent outbursts from students. While the principal i...
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5.0 parent
6/2/2022
Just finishing up our first year at Stedman (entered in 3rd grade) and it has been amazing. My child felt comfortable and at home at this school very quickly, despite having just moved here. The teachers have all be wonderful. Literally when she is sick she still wants to go- I have to make her stay...
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5.0 parent
9/27/2020
We are in our first year at Stedman and couldn't be happier. The principal is outstanding, and my children's teachers are phenomenal. The PTA is connected and positive. So happy to be here.
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5.0 parent
2/11/2020
We are in our first year at Stedman, and we're loving it! Our teacher is great, the community and parents are very supportive, and it's a diverse environment.
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Stedman Elementary School

Stedman 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 426 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Stedman Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $759,048. Discover additional schools in the area, like Williamsburg Academy of Colorado, East High School, Denver School of the Arts, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Stedman Elementary School.

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