Denver, Colorado, a self-described “sanctuary city,” has cared for more than 41,000 illegal immigrants over the past two years. The new arrivals have drained city resources and led to resentment from locals. The same can be said for other blue cities across the United States. This Washington Examiner series, Cost of the Migrant Crisis, will investigate the strain on cities, schools, and healthcare within Denver in particular. Part Two is about the strain on schools. To read Part One, click here.

DENVER, Colorado —  Eagleton Elementary School in northwestern Denver was on the chopping block two years ago, at risk of shutting down due to low enrollment.