Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dutch Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is higher 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 28% 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: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Dutch Creek Elementary School serves the eastern part of Littleton, CO, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dutch Creek Elementary School's student population of 286 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dutch Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dutch Creek Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#602 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 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)
55-59%
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 ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Dutch Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Dutch Creek Elementary School is ranked #602 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dutch Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Dutch Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stony Creek 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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dutch Creek Elementary School?
286 students attend Dutch Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Dutch Creek Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dutch Creek Elementary School?
Dutch Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dutch Creek Elementary School offer ?
Dutch Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dutch Creek Elementary School part of?
Dutch Creek Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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