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Jul 26, 2022 · Jeffco Public Schools has seats for 96,000 students but data shows it currently serves 69,000 in traditional schools. The district said a plan for success means consolidating …

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Why is Jeffco closing schools in Denver?

(Photo by RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post) Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado’s second-largest school district, is recommending the closure of 16 elementary schools across Denver’s suburbs as the district faces declining enrollment, according to a presentation given to the school board Thursday. ...

Which Jeffco Public Schools will close?

These are the 16 schools that Jeffco Public Schools will close: Campbell Elementary School in Arvada Parr Elementary School in Arvada Peck Elementary School in Arvada Thomson Elementary School in Arvada Bergen Meadow Elementary School in Evergreen Emory Elementary School in Lakewood Glennon Heights Elementary in Lakewood ...

How many students are in Jeffco Public Schools?

Jeffco Public Schools experienced one of Colorado’s largest declines in enrollment, with the district losing more than 5,000 students between 2019 and 2022, according to the presentation given to the school board. The district has the capacity to serve 96,000 students, but only has about 69,000 students. ...

Does Jeffco Public School have a drop in enrollment?

At Jeffco Public Schools, the drop in enrollment has been most noticeable in elementary schools as 49 of them have fewer than 250 students and/or less than 60% of their building capacity. The district is closing schools that enroll fewer than 220 K-6 students or use 45% or less of their building capacity. ...

Is Colorado's second-largest school district proposing a closure plan?

Facing thousands of empty seats across its campuses, Colorado’s second-largest school district proposed the closure plan as a solution. Back in August, the district released the names of the 16 elementary schools that will be affected: ...

Why are fewer students enrolling in Denver's Public Schools?

Fewer students are enrolling in Denver’s public schools and in districts across the U.S. as fewer babies are being born. DPS has faced the additional challenges of gentrification and high housing costs, which pushed families from Denver neighborhoods. Together, these challenges curtailed years of enrollment growth at DPS. ...