Serving 276 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than 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 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dutch Creek Elementary School's student population of 276 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dutch Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dutch Creek Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#787 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
72%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Dutch Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Dutch Creek Elementary School is ranked #787 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Dutch Creek Elementary School?
276 students attend Dutch Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Dutch Creek Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 16:1, which is higher than 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
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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