Deer Trail Elementary School serves 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Deer Trail Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Deer Trail Elementary School's student population of 173 students has grown by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deer Trail Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Deer Trail Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1304 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
38%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
59%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1304 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Deer Trail Elementary School?
173 students attend Deer Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Deer Trail Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Trail Elementary School?
Deer Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than 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
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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