Co-teaching ModelIn Kindergarten, provides a co-teaching model with two full-time teachers in each classroom to meaningfully support our youngest learners.
After School ProgrammingProvides free, after school programming up until 6:00 PM with a range of offerings – Boys & Girls Club, Coding, Music and Sports.
Our TeamA diverse team with 55% of staff identifying as people of color including more than 80% of the school’s leadership team.
EnrichmentDaily enrichment within the school day including Performing Arts (Dance) and Physical Education.
School Performance FrameworkCurrently rated as “Improvement” on the state’s School Performance Framework (2nd highest rating possible).
A Historical GemOriginally named Twenty-Fourth St. School, Crofton Elementary was erected in 1879 on the southwest corner of 24th St. and Market between the Burlington Railroad tracks. In 1919, a new school building was constructed at Arapahoe and 24th St. and named after Mary Crofton – a founding teacher from the original 24th St. School. More than a century later, U Prep – Arapahoe St. carries this rich history forward.
Major ImprovementsPart of the 2012 Denver bond, Arapahoe St. received 5+ million in construction and renovation funds. This included the addition of a completely renovated lobby area (with premium safety features) and a significant expansion – 6 new classrooms, and a full size gym (all completed in 2014).
Ongoing Renovations (Keeping it Fresh!)In the 2023-24 school year, the campus went through a complete renovation, updating all K – 2nd grade classrooms with brand new carpet and paint along with the addition of interactive NewLineMonitors in every classroom across K – 5.
