Serving 175 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 29:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (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
Community Size
School Overview
Deer Trail Elementary School's student population of 175 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deer Trail Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Trail Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1067 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
42%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
53%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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 #1067 out of 1,779 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
175 students attend Deer Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Deer Trail Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Trail Elementary School?
Deer Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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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