Alsup Elementary School, located in Commerce City and part of Adams County School District 14, serves approximately 456 students in grades PreK?6. The school is proud of its diverse student population, with 82.9% identifying as Hispanic/Latino, 57% as English Language Learners (ELL), and 87% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. As a Title I school, Alsup provides a wide range of academic and social-emotional supports, including reading and math interventionists, a daily 45-minute English …
Language Development block, and a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework that integrates both academic and SEL needs. A safe and positive learning environment is reinforced through the school-wide implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), helping to foster strong relationships, consistent expectations, and improved attendance, which has risen to 90.7% since the 2020?21 school year. Alsup Elementary is currently identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CS ? Lowest 5% On Watch) under ESSA. In response, the school has conducted a comprehensive needs assessment and root cause analysis to identify key factors contributing to performance challenges in literacy and mathematics. These findings guide the school?s evidence-based improvement strategies, which emphasize consistent instructional practices, differentiated small-group instruction, and targeted supports for multilingual learners and students performing below grade level. At Alsup, data-driven instruction remains a core driver of school improvement. Teachers regularly analyze student performance data in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to identify learning gaps, adjust instruction, and deliver responsive, targeted teaching that meets individual student needs. PLCs, supported by instructional leaders and district coaches, serve as a structured and collaborative space where staff engage in continuous improvement cycles?collecting, analyzing, and responding to data to ensure alignment with grade-level standards and instructional priorities. Ongoing progress monitoring and implementation checks occur through district-led walkthroughs, PLC reviews, and interim data cycles to measure the effectiveness of strategies and inform midcourse adjustments. These systems ensure that improvement efforts remain responsive and measurable over time. Alsup?s instructional model is further enhanced by a growing STEAM framework?including a hands-on STEAM Lab?and access to Gifted and Talented programming. The school celebrates bilingualism through Seal of Biliteracy initiatives and provides professional learning that strengthens inclusive and culturally responsive teaching practices. Family and community engagement are central to school improvement: the School Accountability Committee (SAC), families, and community partners are actively involved in reviewing data, shaping improvement strategies, and supporting implementation. These collective efforts reflect Alsup?s commitment to equity, continuous improvement, and student success.
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Priority Improvement Plan - These schools are identified as low performing. They are not meeting or are only approaching expectations on most performance metrics. The state will provide support and oversight to these schools until they improve.
Turnaround Plan - These schools are identified as among the lowest performing schools in the state. They are not meeting or are only approaching expectations on most performance metrics. The state will provide support and oversight to these schools until they improve.
Insufficient State Data - These schools are assigned this plan type when the state does not have enough data to report publicly. To better understand why a school received an Insufficient State Data rating, all publicly reportable data are reflected in the performance framework report. More information about these ratings is available here.