District leaders in Denver, Jeffco, and Aurora considered several factors in deciding whether to close many schools at once or fewer over time. A look at how each approached closures.
Faced with declining enrollment, the Jeffco school board will vote in November on a recommendation to close 16 elementary schools at the end of this school year.
District staff recommended 16 Jeffco elementary schools for closure due to low enrollment. They are in Arvada, Bear Creek, Evergreen, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, etc.