Margaret M Smith Elementary School

Margaret M Smith Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
3590 Jasmine St,  Denver, CO
Northeast Park Hill Neighborhood
Denver Public Schools
3.2
412 Students
C
Niche Grade
Smith Renaissance School, formerly called Margaret M. Smith Elementary School, serves the students in kindergarten through the fifth grade of the Park Hill neighborhood. Founded in 1954 and named for an educator who taught for 48 years and published a teaching aid on American History, the school is located at 3590 Jasmine St. The school scores below the state average for math and reading, but the dedicated staff is lauded by parents for their approach to instilling character and encouraging excellence in students. Smith’s vision includes teaching self-control and grit, and to that end they greet students by name and encourage them personally. The school offers small class sizes and intensive, personalized instruction in reading and math daily. Educators utilize the Wonders curriculum for reading, and its Spanish language equivalent, Maravillosas. Smith Renaissance School considers itself students’ home away from home. Teachers and staff strive to make them feel safe and included. Students look forward to back-to-school night activities, the winter pajama parties, spring talent show and field day, and the Summer of Adventure reading program through the Denver Public Library. Classes begin early, at 7:30 a.m., and the day ends at 2:30 p.m. Fridays students are dismissed early, at 12:30 p.m.

School Details

Head of School
Emily El Moudaffar
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
17%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
6
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
18.3%
State Average
25%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
56.7%
Male
43.3%
Hispanic
59%
Black
25.7%
White
7.9%
Two or more races
4.5%
Native American
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
1.0 other
5/14/2025
Disappointment when the principal calls my daughter a liar for something her teacher agreed she did wrong. Principal is supposed to advocate for my child instead she plain insulted us!! God forbid it had been something worse she would also call my child a liar. This lady was recently hired and alrea...
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5.0 parent
2/28/2017
This is a delightfully diverse school that doesn't deserve its low school report card ratings. My son is in the 5th grade and due to an unusual set of special needs, has experienced six different schools. This is the ONLY one that has been able to meet them. My theory about the F rating is that the...
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4.0 parent
1/23/2015
My children have been attending Smith Elementary for two years now and we really love it! I can see them flourishing at Smith. This school does not only do very well academically but they also sow a sense of community in every family that attends. I really like that my kids are exposed to this commu...
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3.0 parent
1/31/2008
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Margaret M Smith Elementary School

Margaret M Smith 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 412 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Margaret M Smith 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 $513,198. Discover additional schools in the area, like Williamsburg Academy of Colorado, Denver School of the Arts, Bruce Randolph School, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Margaret M Smith Elementary School.

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