Dennison Elementary School in Lakewood, Colorado on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Dennison Elementary School is a suburban public school in Lakewood, Colorado that is part of Jefferson County School District R-1. It serves 575 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.8:1. Its teachers have had 43 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

575 Students

29 Teachers

401 Independence St

Lakewood, CO 80226 View local requests

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Dennison Elementary School Demographics

13%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

24%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Dennison Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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