William (Bill) Roberts ECE-8 School

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William (Bill) Roberts ECE-8 School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
2100 Akron Way,  Denver, CO
Denver Public Schools
4.2
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
82%
Reading Proficiency
78%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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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
52.1%
Female
47.7%
White
64.6%
Hispanic
14.4%
Two or more races
10.1%
Black
7.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 44 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/30/2026
This is the worst school my children have attended. Since they arrived, they have felt excluded and rejected. My child has struggled to make friends and does not feel welcomed in the classroom. As a Latino family, we have often felt that we are treated differently.What is especially disappointing is...
1.0 parent
5/29/2026
Warning to other parents: bullying was hard enough, but dealing with the school administration made it worse. We felt unheard, dismissed, and the situation was not handled fairly. There appeared to be favoritism in how things were handled, and what we were told did not reflect the reality we experie...
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...
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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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 924 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% 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 $893,598. 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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