Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deer Trail Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Deer Trail Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 361.2 square miles in Deer Trail, CO. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deer Trail Elementary School's student population of 174 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
“Every Student Every Day”
School Rankings
Deer Trail Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Trail Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1107 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
White
53%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Deer Trail Elementary School is ranked #1107 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Deer Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Deer Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Deer Trail Elementary School?
174 students attend Deer Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Deer Trail Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Trail Elementary School?
Deer Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Deer Trail Elementary School offer ?
Deer Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Trail Elementary School part of?
Deer Trail Elementary School is part of Deer Trail School District No. 26j.
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