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Knapp Elementary School

Knapp Elementary School

Address: 500 South Utica Street, Denver

Phone: (720) 424-6130

Principal Name: Jessica Lujan

School Website

DPS School Profile

CDE School Profile

About the Data

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PK-5
Grades Served
362
Total Enrollment
25.1
Average Class Size
8:00am-3:00pm
Monday - Friday
Required
Uniforms
No Transportation Available
Transportation
$19,503
Per Pupil Expenditure
About the School

Knapp Elementary is located in the vibrant bilingual Westwood community. Since 1952, we have educated and nurtured generations, becoming a legacy institution interwoven within the community's fabric. We ensure our students build a strong educational foundation providing research based curriculum delivered by dedicated teachers who strive for continual professional growth....

Knapp Elementary is located in the vibrant bilingual Westwood community. Since 1952, we have educated and nurtured generations, becoming a legacy institution interwoven within the community's fabric. We ensure our students build a strong educational foundation providing research based curriculum delivered by dedicated teachers who strive for continual professional growth. Knapp provides enrichment opportunities through art, music, and physical education as well as social emotional learning to support the development of the whole child.

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
21.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
0%
White
73.9%
Unknown or Withheld
4.4%
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

Metric 2024
Students feel a sense of belonging 88.7 %
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 55.3 %
Students feel safe and healthy 58.4 %
Students feel they have choice and agency 78.7 %
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 2023 2024 Change
All Students 38.9 % 35.5 % -3.4 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 39.6 % 36.7 % -2.9 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 18 % 15.3 % -2.7 %
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 NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA

CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 55 46.5 -8.5
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 55 49 -6.0
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 50 46 -4.0

CMAS: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 44 48 +4.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 42 48 +6.0
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 47 47.5 +0.5

Improvement Plan
Preliminary State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Blended Learning
Choir
Gifted and Talented Supports
Visual Arts
Special Programs Offered

ELCSports
Music
Physical Education (PE)
Student Services & Supports

Breakfast
Lunch
After-School Programs
Community Resources
Special Education

Cross-Categorical Center-Based Program
Multi-Lingual Learners

TNLI (Transitional Native Language Instruction)
Early Childhood

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

Metric In School Supensions Out of School Suspensions Referrals to Law Enforcement
All Students 0 % 0.6 % 0 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 0 % 0.6 % 0 %
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Absenteeism

Metric 2024
Average Daily Attendance 87.9 %
Truancy Rate 8.2 %
Unified Improvement Plan: Priority Performance Challenges

Unified Improvement Planning was introduced in 2009 to streamline improvement planning components of state and federal accountability requirements. Based on the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids (SB212-08), the primary purpose of improvement planning is to align efforts to: Ensure all students exit the K-12 education system ready for post-secondary education,...

Unified Improvement Planning was introduced in 2009 to streamline improvement planning components of state and federal accountability requirements. Based on the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids (SB212-08), the primary purpose of improvement planning is to align efforts to: Ensure all students exit the K-12 education system ready for post-secondary education, and/or to be successful in the workforce, earning a living wage immediately upon graduation. The School Finder only contains one portion of the UIP, each school's Priority Performance Challenges. To access any school's complete UIP, you can visit: School and District UIPs

Low ACCESS Growth

Low Achievement in Math & ELA

Low Student Engagement

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