Schmitt Elementary School
1820 South Vallejo Street, Denver, CO 80223
Recommendation: Closure, creation of new enrollment zone including Godsman, McKinley-Thatcher, and Asbury
Essential Data
Utilization | Enrollment Total | Enrollment K | SPF | Programs | Choice In/Out |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
33% | 127 | 21 | Improvement | None | 8/42 |
Why this school?
Elementary school enrollment in sub-region has declined and will continue to decline
Low building utilization of 33%
Cluster is utilizing 55% of seats
School does not have a full class of K
Choice process through zone affords strong access to surrounding well performing schools
What happens to students?
All 100 transitioning students are guaranteed a seat within new enrollment zone
All students have closing school choice priority at all DPS schools.
Includes zone transportation
Schmitt boundary residents will have proximity choice priority to Godsman
Transportation provided to qualifying students, but schools are extremely close together and most boundary reside students will be within walk radius