DPS Warns of More Potential School Closures Amid Enrollment Decline

In California, Public Schools Lose Children While Special Interests Profit

Commentary New numbers from the California Department of Education show a continued drop in public school enrollment in the 2024–2025 school year. Despite fewer students, TK-12 education spending continues to increase, begging the question of whether taxpayers are getting value for money. The 5.8 million students counted for the just-concluded school year represents a reduction of 31,000 from 2023–2024 and 380,000 (or 6 percent) from before the …

Denver Public Schools predicts enrollment declines may necessitate more school closures by 2030

A new report by Denver Public Schools predicts that enrollment will decline by 8%, or 6,005 students, by 2029. As a result, more school closures could be needed by 2030, the report says. Related Articles The evolution of Field Day in Colorado: Why elementary school rite of spring shifted away from ribbons and competition DPS schools with years of low test scores to once again face closure Denver Pu…

DPS warns of more potential school closures amid enrollment decline

No formal decisions have been made about future closures.

Denver Public Schools officials warn of more school closures ahead

Denver Public Schools’ officials warned during a board of education workshop meeting Thursday that more school closures are coming.

Denver Public Schools predicts enrollment drops and possibility of more school closures by 2030

A new report predicts that enrollment will decline by 8 percent, or 6,005 students, by 2029.