Adams 12 school enrollment vs. district's thriving standard

Search your school to see how its enrollment compares to the minimum the district considers adequate. Schools below the threshold face the greatest pressure for consolidation. This data reflects 2025-26 enrollment and does not account for projected declines the district anticipates for 2026-27.

Adams 12 defines a thriving elementary school as one with at least 275 students, or three classrooms per grade level. For middle schools, the district's thriving range is 800 to 1,100 students. *Adams 12 has not defined a thriving enrollment threshold for K-8 schools. Enrollment figures are from the CDE October 2025 count. The district has projected it will lose an additional 800 students in 2026-27, which could push more schools below these thresholds. No schools have been named for closure. The district expects to make recommendations to the board in September 2026.
Chart: Suzie GlassmanSource: Colorado Department of Education, 2025-26 enrollment data. Thriving thresholds per Adams 12 Five Star Schools.Get the dataCreated with Datawrapper