The Denver Preschool Program provides preschool tuition support to Denver families with a 4-year old. Unlike most preschool tuition assistance programs, the Denver Preschool Program is for ALL families, regardless of income. Explore the information below to learn about DPP’s investment and impact in each of Denver’s 11 City Council districts.
Denver City Council Districts
To see the investment and impact made by DPP in your district click the link below.
- District 1
- District 2
- District 3
- District 4
- District 5
- District 6
- District 7
- District 8
- District 9
- District 10
- District 11
District 1: Councilwoman Amanda Sandoval
Neighborhoods in District 1:
- Berkeley
- Chaffee Park
- Highland
- Jefferson Park
- Regis
- Sunnyside
- West Highland
Average Income: $51,117
Average Age: 39
Ethnicity: 77% White with 1 in 3 residents identifying as Hispanic
DPP Investment in District 1 from 2017-2018
Percentage of DPP’s Tuition: 7%
DPP Schools Served: 24
Average Colorado Shines Rating: 4.2
DPP Beneficiaries: 381
Most Common Tuition Credit: $617
Total DPP Tuition Support: $989,373.99
School Year Tuition Credit: $966,530.94
Summer Tuition Support: $22,843.05
Total Quality Improvement Grants: $95,721.79
District 2: Councilman Kevin Flynn
Neighborhoods in District 2:
- Bear Valley
- Bow Mar Heights
- Fort Logan
- Glenbrook
- Grant Ranch
- Harvey Park North
- Harvey Park South
- Mar Lee
- Marston
- Pinehurst
Average Income: $57,187
Average Age: 39
Ethnicity: 74% White with 1 in 3 residents identifying as Hispanic
DPP Investment in District 2 from 2017-2018
Percentage of DPP’s Tuition: 9%
DPP Schools Served: 16
Average Colorado Shines Rating: 3.9
DPP Beneficiaries: 388
Most Common Tuition Credit: $617
Total DPP Tuition Support: $1,208,912.81
School Year Tuition Credit: $1,175,889.42
Summer Tuition Support: $33,023.39
Total Quality Improvement Grants: $105,694.18
District 3: Councilwoman Jamie Torres
Neighborhoods in District 3:
- Barnum
- Barnum West
- LaAlma/Lincoln Park
- MarLee
- Sun Valley
- Villa Park
- West Colfax
- Westwood
Average Income: $32,040
Average Age: 39
Ethnicity: 75% of residents identify as Hispanic
DPP Investment in District 3 from 2017-2018
Percentage of DPP’s Tuition: 16%
DPP Schools Served: 31
Average Colorado Shines Rating: 4.1
DPP Beneficiaries: 634
Most Common Tuition Credit: $617
Total DPP Tuition Support: $2,153,647.95
School Year Tuition Credit: $2,062,582.13
Summer Tuition Support: $91,065.82
Total Quality Improvement Grants: $148,525.78
District 4: Councilwoman Kendra Black
Neighborhoods in District 4:
- Goldsmith
- Hampden
- Hampden South
- Kennedy
- Southmoor Park
- University Hills
- University Park
- Wellshire
Average Income: $50,848
Average Age: 39
Ethnicity: 79% identify as White, 1 in 10 identify as Black & 1 in 6 identify as Hispanic.
DPP Investment in District 4 from 2017-2018
Percentage of DPP’s Tuition: 3%
DPP Schools Served: 12
Average Colorado Shines Rating: 4.3
DPP Beneficiaries: 159
Most Common Tuition Credit: $709
Total DPP Tuition Support: $431,078.72
School Year Tuition Credit: $421,380.22
Summer Tuition Support: $9,698.50
Total Quality Improvement Grants: $65,980.66
District 5: Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer
Neighborhoods in District 5:
- East Colfax
- Hale
- Hilltop
- Lowry Field
- Montclair
- Washington-Virginia Vale
- Windsor
Average Income: $58,262
Average Age: 39
Ethnicity: 73% identify as White, 1 in 10 identify as Black & 1 in 6 identify as Hispanic.
DPP Investment in District 5 from 2017-2018
Percentage of DPP’s Tuition: 7%
DPP Schools Served: 24
Average Colorado Shines Rating: 3.9
DPP Beneficiaries: 385
Most Common Tuition Credit: $123
Total DPP Tuition Support: $949,565.75
School Year Tuition Credit: $852,642.70
Summer Tuition Support: $96,923.05
Total Quality Improvement Grants: $125,820.89
District 6: Councilman Paul Kashmann
Neighborhoods in District 6:
- Washington Park
- University of Denver
- Virginia Village
- Cory-Merrill
- Rosedale
- University
- Washington Virginia Vale
- Windor
Average Income: $63,897
Average Age: 39
Ethnicity: 87% identify as White, 1 in 10 identify as Hispanic
DPP Investment in District 6 from 2017-2018
Percentage of DPP’s Tuition: 4%
DPP Schools Served: 12
Average Colorado Shines Rating: 3.7
DPP Beneficiaries: 222
Most Common Tuition Credit: $617
Total DPP Tuition Support: $601,744.59
School Year Tuition Credit: $576,385.64
Summer Tuition Support: $25,358.95
Total Quality Improvement Grants: $62,101.69
District 7: Councilman Jolon Clark
Neighborhoods in District 7:
- Athmar Park
- College View
- Historic Baker
- Overland Park
- Platt Park
- Ruby Hill
- West Washington Park
- Valverde
Average Income: $47,997
Average Age: 39
Ethnicity: 71% identify as White with about 50% identifying as Hispanic
DPP Investment in District 7 from 2017-2018
Percentage of DPP’s Tuition: 7%
DPP Schools Served: 17
Average Colorado Shines Rating: 4.0
DPP Beneficiaries: 293
Most Common Tuition Credit: $617
Total DPP Tuition Support: $956,804.50
School Year Tuition Credit: $930,653.54
Summer Tuition Support: $26,150.96
Total Quality Improvement Grants: $91,446.32
District 8: Councilman Christopher Herndon
Neighborhoods in District 8:
- Park Hill
- Stapleton
- Portions of Montbello
- Portions of East Colfax
Average Income: $89,458
Average Age: 44
Ethnicity: 61% identify as White, 1 in 4 identify as Black and 1 in 5 identify as Hispanic
DPP Investment in District 8 from 2017-2018
Percentage of DPP’s Tuition: 11%
DPP Schools Served: 31
Average Colorado Shines Rating: 3.8
DPP Beneficiaries: 731
Most Common Tuition Credit: $62
Total DPP Tuition Support: $1,501,440.38
School Year Tuition Credit: $1,439,015.03
Summer Tuition Support: $62,425.35
Total Quality Improvement Grants: $126,514.38
District 9: Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca
Neighborhoods in District 9:
- Auraria
- Central Business District
- City Park
- City Park West
- Clayton
- Cole
- Elyria-Swansea
- Five Points
- Globeville
- Whittier
- Skyland
- Union Station
Average Income: $42,384
Average Age: 39
Ethnicity: 66% identify as White, 1 in 6 identify as Black and 1 in 3 identify as Hispanic
DPP Investment in District 9 from 2017-2018
Percentage of DPP’s Tuition: 14%
DPP Schools Served: 25
Average Colorado Shines Rating: 3.9
DPP Beneficiaries: 479
Most Common Tuition Credit: $617
Total DPP Tuition Support: $1,882,036.42
School Year Tuition Credit: $1,681,638.14
Summer Tuition Support: $200,398.28
Total Quality Improvement Grants: $153,839.30
District 10: Councilman Chris Hinds
Neighborhoods in District 10:
- Belcaro
- Capitol Hill
- Cheesman Park
- Cherry Creek
- Civic Center
- Congress Park
- Country Club
- Golden Triangle
- North Capitol Hill
- Speer
Average Income: $53,097
Average Age: 39
Ethnicity: 87% identify as White and 1 in 10 identify as Hispanic
DPP Investment in District 10 from 2017-2018
Percentage of DPP’s Tuition: 4%
DPP Schools Served: 13
Average Colorado Shines Rating: 4.0
DPP Beneficiaries: 326
Most Common Tuition Credit: $123
Total DPP Tuition Support: $519,573.26
School Year Tuition Credit: $497,390.11
Summer Tuition Support: $22,183.15
Total Quality Improvement Grants: $72,722.88
District 11: Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore
Neighborhoods in District 11:
- Denver International Airport
- Gateway
- Green Valley Ranch
- Montbello
- Northeast Park Hill
- Parkfield
- Stapleton
Average Income: $60,951
Average Age: 40
Ethnicity: 43% identify as White, 50% identify as Hispanic and 1 in 4 identify as Black
DPP Investment in District 11 from 2017-2018
Percentage of DPP’s Tuition: 15%
DPP Schools Served: 20
Average Colorado Shines Rating: 3.9
DPP Beneficiaries: 628
Most Common Tuition Credit: $617
Total DPP Tuition Support: $2,022,182.12
School Year Tuition Credit: $1,970,084.04
Summer Tuition Support: $52,098.08
Total Quality Improvement Grants: $91,020.94
Sources:
http://www.denverpublichealth.org/health-data-statistics/city-council-district