Castro Elementary School
845 South Lowell Boulevard, Denver, CO 80219
Recommendation: Closure, boundary split into Knapp (N of Kentucky), CMS (S of Kentucky)
Essential Data
Utilization | Enrollment Total | Enrollment K | SPF | Programs | Choice In/Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
39% | 237 | 45 | Priority Improvement | TNLI | 9/41 |
Why this school?
Elementary school enrollment in sub-region has declined and will continue to decline
Low building utilization of 39%
Cluster is currently utilizing 64% of seats
Many students choice from Castro boundary into Knapp/CMS
Choice process through zone affords strong access to surrounding better performing schools
Centrally located in a region heavily impacted by declining enrollment, surrounded by low utilization rate schools
What happens to students?
All 191 transitioning students are guaranteed a seat at Knapp or CMS
All students have closing school choice priority
at all DPS schools.
Knapp is TNLI, CMS is Dual Language
Current Map
Proposed Boundaries
