Newlon Elementary School

361 Vrain Street

School District

Denver County 1
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

School Map for Denver County 1 School District

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Reviews

Submitted by other on November 23, 2024

I attended this school from 1st grade to 4th grade. It was horrific. Absolutely terrible, I was consistently bullied while the principal did nothing to anyone for anything. Mr. LaRoux (when he was there, unsure if he or any of the old teachers still work there), Ms. Wesley and Ms. Vanderbolt were all very amazing teachers, they convinced me that learning was worth it and made me love school when the other kids were terrible to me. I do not recommend this school at all. Please send your children to literally any other school.
Submitted by other on November 19, 2023

I sent my grand children there when Youngquest and Martinez were there..Youngquest was prejudice against white children..I had 4 ,I moved to a Lakewood schools..This school ought to be there down and a park put in .. it's a discrace....
Submitted by parent on August 06, 2015

my child went there last school year and the experience was horrible. The teachers as well as the principal were very rude and seemed like they could care less if my child succeeded or not. There for my children will not be returning
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2012

My children have attended here for the last 3 years. The first year was good, but then last year I had a TEACHER contribute to school bullying by talking about the way other people dress. Her name was Mrs. McGuire now Mrs Hoffman. Bullying is prevalent in this school and encouraged by at least this teacher. She needs to be fired!!! Not one parent I have spoke with is in disagreement with my family on this issue. Now with that being said, Mrs Varney the principle honestly does care about the students and my son has GREAT teachers this year, but unfortunately 1 year out of 5 is not good for my student.
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2012

I attended Newlon, my children attended Newlon and now my grand children are attending Newlon. It's become one of the worst schools in the Denver Public School system. It was great when Mr. Youngquist and Ms. Martinez were there. They truly cared about the students. Now I can't speak about all the teachers but one kindergarten teacher has done more damage then good to my child. I've never seen such a bad teacher who tries to control her students by yelling. What is really wrong is I had to pay $1,690 for my child to attend kindergarten full time just hear him say "I hate school". Who hates school in kindergarten???
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2012

This school is ran very poorly and needs to have more interest in the students well being. Some of the teachers are there for the students but they do not receive much support from the principle.Please do not send your child to this