Ricks Center for Gifted Children

2040 South York Street, Denver, CO, 80208
Tel: (303)871-2982
Grades: NS - 8 | 234 students
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Ricks Center for Gifted Children at the University of Denver is an exemplary program designed for gifted children. We provide nationally recognized gifted education to approximately 250 students ranging from ages three years old through eighth grade, who demonstrate exceptional, differentiated abilities and learning needs. Our mission is to provide a dynamic and challenging educational environment that anticipates and responds to the individual, intellectual, social, emotional, physical, aesthetic, and cognitive needs of gifted children.

School Overview:
Ricks Center for Gifted Children
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) North Central Accreditation
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Year Founded 1984
Student Body
Total Students 234 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 30%
Average Class Size 18 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 29 / Feb. 7 / rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition ranges based on the level.
% on Financial Aid 26%
Admissions Director Amanda Strickland
Admissions Associate McKenzie Kugler
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Soccer Volleyball

School Notes:

    • We serve gifted children ages 3 to 14 (8th grade)
    • Curriculum addresses the whole child in the areas of intellectual, emotional, aesthetic, physical and social needs
    • Curriculum is thematic and integrated
    • Cutting edge curriculum design
    • A building designed exclusively for gifted children with input from students, teachers, and parents
    • Endowment fund to support excellence in teaching
    • Ricks Community Association hosting school carnival, special events, community service and silent auction
    • Alumni attend prominent public and private institutions for both secondary and post-secondary

    Profile last updated: 04/15/2013

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Nearby Schools:

Ricks Center for Gifted Children
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0 mi. away
St Vincent De Paul School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.2 mi. away
St John's Lutheran School
Gr. K-8 | 0.7 mi. away
Colorado Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 1.1 mi. away
Accelerated Schools
Gr. K-12 | 1.5 mi. away

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