William (Bill) Roberts ECE-8 School

William (Bill) Roberts ECE-8 School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
2100 Akron Way,  Denver, CO
Central Park Neighborhood
Denver Public Schools
4.4
924 Students
A-
Niche Grade
The Bill Roberts school, home of the Bobcats, in Central Park is a Denver Public School serving students between early childhood education through eighth grade. It’s located in the South End Neighborhood. The school’s kindergarten through fifth-grade curriculum incorporates Denver Public Schools' daily 90 minutes of reading, writing, and literacy skills, and a mathematics program that includes real-life problem solving and communication. Aside from its daily enrichment programs of art, music, physical education, dance, and STEM, the school provides support for students who benefit from special education, gifted and talented programs, and before and after school care. Bill Roberts School is also keen on being eco-friendly and uses geothermal renewable energy to heat and cool the building. Part of the school’s educational process is making sure all students adhere to strict rules, including dress codes, behavioral expectations, and academic performance. Bill Roberts is ranked #28 in Colorado Elementary Schools and #14 in Colorado Middle Schools, ranking #7 and #4 in the Denver Public Schools system. With a stable group of leaders, high standards, and an array of academic courses, this school is among parents’ favorites in the Central Park community. To no surprise, Bill Roberts School continues to grow in ranking and student population.

School Details

Head of School
Patricia Lea
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
81%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
10
Equity
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
14.8%
State Average
25%
Science
55%
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
52.7%
Female
47.3%
White
70%
Hispanic
12.8%
Two or more races
7.6%
Black
6.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 42 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/23/2025
I have two students at Bill Roberts, middle school and elementary who have been here since Kindergarten. I can't say enough good things about this school. From rigorous academics to community events almost every weekend! Every year keeps getting better. They got a new principal 2 years ago and it on...
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5.0 parent
1/2/2025
There aren't a lot of recent reviews on here so, even though I'm not really the type to leave reviews in general, I figured I probably should share my extremely positive experience with Bill Roberts. Some of the more recent negative reviews relate to Covid/School-from-home issues with IEPs, which I...
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5.0 parent
1/19/2023
Bill Roberts is an amazing school! We have had the best experience thus far. The teachers are caring and so many of them have been at the school since it's beginning. The administration is dedicated and listens to the students and parents. The parent community is connected and very involved in the s...
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5.0 parent
5/19/2021
I have two kiddos here, one in elementary and one in middle school. They have been at BR for the past 3 years. Their experiences, while quite different, have both been very positive. My oldest started here already far behind her peers and has had a harder time catching up. She was placed on a 504. A...
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William (Bill) Roberts ECE-8 School

William (Bill) Roberts 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. The school has a total enrollment of 924 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. William (Bill) Roberts ECE-8 School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $881,375. Discover additional schools in the area, like Williamsburg Academy of Colorado, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy, Denver School of the Arts, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William (Bill) Roberts ECE-8 School.

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