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Knapp Elementary School

Knapp Elementary School

Address: 500 South Utica Street, Denver

Phone: (720) 424-6130

Principal Name: Jessica Lujan

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About the Data

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PK-5
Grades Served
362
Total Enrollment
15:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:00am - 3:00pm
Monday - Friday
Required
Uniforms
No Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School

Knapp Elementary is located in the center of Denver's bilingual Westwood community. With a strong curriculum of structured reading, writing, math, social studies and science, students build a strong educational foundation. Knapp enhances the learning experience with music, physical education, art and technology. At Knapp our beliefs are best understood...

Knapp Elementary is located in the center of Denver's bilingual Westwood community. With a strong curriculum of structured reading, writing, math, social studies and science, students build a strong educational foundation. Knapp enhances the learning experience with music, physical education, art and technology. At Knapp our beliefs are best understood in a quote by Haim Ginott: "To reach a child's mind one must first capture his heart; only if he feels right can he think right. "

Student Demographics

Asian
0%
Black or African American
1.3%
Hispanic or Latino
91.7%
White
3.5%
Other
3.5%
Teacher Demographics

American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic or Latino
22.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
0%
White
74.1%
Withheld
3.7%
Student Special Populations

Economically Disadvantaged
93.6%
English Learners
54.7%
Special Education
19.3%
10.33
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results

Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.

Parent Survey Results

Metric 2023
Parents feel involved in school decisions 84.4 %
Parents feel welcomed by their school 94.8 %
Parents have positive interactions with teachers 96.9 %
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 33.8 % 38.9 % +5.1 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 32.3 % 39.6 % +7.3 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged 32.7 % NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged 36.6 % NA NA

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 22.5 % 18 % -4.5 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino NA NA NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged 23.8 % NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged 19.1 % NA NA

CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students NA 55 NA
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino NA 55 NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged NA 50 NA

CMAS: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students NA 44 NA
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino NA 42 NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged NA 47 NA

Performance Plan
State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Blended Learning
Gifted and Talented
Visual Arts
Special Programs Offered

Music
Physical Education (PE)
Technology
Student Services & Supports

After-School Programs
Breakfast
Community Resources
Lunch
Special Education

Affective Needs Center-Based Program
Cross-Categorical Program
Mild-Moderate Support
Multi-Lingual Learners

ESL (English as a Second Language)
TNLI (Transitional Native Language Instruction)
Early Childhood

ECE-3 English
ECE-3 Spanish
ECE-4 English
ECE-4 Spanish
Kindergarten English
Kindergarten Spanish
Discipline: % of Total Student Population

Metric In School Supensions Out of School Suspensions Referrals to Law Enforcement
All Students 1.3 % 0.3 % 0 %
American Indian or Alaska Native 0 % 0 % 0 %
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 0 % 0 % 0 %
Hispanic or Latino 1.3 % 0.3 % 0 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 0 % 0 % 0 %
White 0 % 0 % 0 %
Absenteeism

Metric 2023
Average Daily Attendance 87.1 %
Truancy Rate 9.1 %
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