Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy

2250 South Quitman Way, Denver, CO 80219

Recommendation: Grade level change to 6-12, removal of 1-5 (does not require Board vote)

Essential Data

Utilization

Enrollment Total

Enrollment K

SPF

Programs

Choice In/Out

39%

128

0

Improvement

None

Choice only

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 56% of seats

  • No Kindergarten in 2024-25

  • Choice process through zone affords strong access to surrounding well performing schools

What happens to students?

  • All 98 transitioning students are guaranteed a seat at their boundary or zone school; Kunsmiller located within Doull boundary

    • All students have closing school choice priority at all DPS schools.

Additional Notes

  • KCAA will continue as 6-12 

  • Specialized programming attracts students not only within, but from out of district as well as evidenced by Denver School of the Arts, which attracts 24% of its students from outside DPS

Current Map

Map of current elementary school enrollment zones in Southwest Denver

Proposed Boundaries

Proposed Southwest Elementary Enrollment Boundaries map