Deer Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Deer Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bailey, Colorado, serving around 400 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 14 out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Deer Creek Elementary generally performs above the state average on CMAS tests for English Language Arts and Math, with 45.2% of students proficient or better in ELA and 41.1% in Math, compared to state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. The school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 19.42% to 24.25%, and a student-teacher ratio of 16.5, slightly higher than the state average. However, the school's student population is significantly less racially diverse than the state, with 84-85% white students, and its male students and white students have lower rankings compared to female students and the state average, suggesting potential achievement gaps.

While Deer Creek Elementary maintains a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, it lags behind some higher-performing nearby schools, such as Bergen Valley Intermediate, Parmalee Elementary, and Marshdale Elementary, all of which are rated 5 stars. The school's lack of racial diversity and potential achievement gaps among student subgroups may warrant further exploration to understand the factors contributing to these trends and how the school can address them.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1737 Cr 43
       Bailey, CO  80421-1132


(303) 838-7666

District: Platte Canyon School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
376th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,017 Help


Students who attend Deer Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fitzsimmons Middle School
High:    Platte Canyon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  400

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Hispanic:
11.3%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.3% Help


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Compare Details Deer Creek Elementary School ranks better than 60.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deer Creek Elementary School is $14,017.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Deer Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Deer Creek Elementary School 376th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Deer Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Platte Canyon School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Platte Canyon School District No. 1 14th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Deer Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Deer Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.92 157th 808 80.6%
2005 74.40 220th 823 73.3%
2006 82.76 107th 829 87.1%
2007 84.81 92nd 852 89.2%
2008 82.74 116th 849 86.3%
2009 85.82 85th 872 90.3%
2010 82.05 143rd 925 84.5%
2011 77.36 195th 935 79.1%
2012 67.74 313th 935 66.5%
2013 78.93 182nd 954 80.9%
2014 77.57 196th 962 79.6%
2015 56.45 370th 938 60.6%
2016 60.28 320th 914 65.0%
2017 59.23 334th 929 64.0%
2018 65.78 278th 917 69.7%
2019 39.21 551st 965 42.9%
2021 69.34 228th 710 67.9%
2022 57.31 364th 921 60.5%
2023 62.68 321st 933 65.6%
2024 58.56 376th 943 60.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Deer Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.47 61st 308 80.2%
2019 31.25 255th 332 23.2%
2024 63.68 110th 365 69.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Deer Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.39 249th 690 63.9%
2019 44.62 386th 758 49.1%
2022 49.50 290th 595 51.3%
2023 57.47 254th 642 60.4%
2024 53.16 302nd 684 55.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Deer Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.05 255th 693 63.2%
2019 26.60 551st 764 27.9%
2022 52.59 270th 594 54.5%
2023 51.86 302nd 649 53.5%
2024 46.67 352nd 683 48.5%
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Rank History for White students at Deer Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.84 526th 596 11.7%
2022 31.20 347th 454 23.6%
2023 65.50 168th 525 68.0%
2024 53.77 249th 539 53.8%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Deer Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 541 0 1 22 1 n/a n/a 0 565
1989 547 3 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 564
1990 519 5 4 18 15 n/a n/a 0 561
1991 529 5 4 15 3 n/a n/a 0 556
1992 544 5 3 18 14 n/a n/a 0 584
1993 560 8 2 14 9 n/a n/a 0 593
1994 578 4 2 13 12 n/a n/a 0 609
1995 658 7 4 26 14 n/a n/a 0 709
1996 658 7 4 26 14 n/a n/a 0 709
1997 682 7 5 24 9 n/a n/a 0 727
1998 633 6 4 12 14 n/a n/a 0 669
1999 653 5 1 24 18 n/a n/a 0 701
2000 657 7 3 26 17 n/a n/a 0 710
2001 684 5 7 29 4 n/a n/a 0 729
2002 582 8 11 22 9 n/a n/a 0 632
2003 582 8 11 22 9 n/a n/a 0 632
2004 576 9 11 18 9 n/a n/a 0 623
2005 532 8 11 18 13 n/a n/a 0 582
2006 500 9 11 22 11 n/a n/a 0 553
2007 491 8 7 38 14 n/a n/a 0 558
2008 484 9 5 36 12 n/a n/a 0 546
2009 532 7 5 46 13 n/a n/a 0 603
2010 537 6 7 40 11 n/a n/a 0 601
2011 505 2 6 54 2 0 18 0 587
2012 452 3 6 55 2 0 23 0 541
2013 435 3 4 53 1 0 26 0 522
2014 411 3 6 49 1 0 24 0 494
2015 398 2 4 44 5 0 23 0 476
2016 410 1 3 49 8 0 24 0 495
2017 384 1 2 51 5 0 24 0 467
2018 367 2 1 44 4 0 32 0 450
2019 387 4 1 50 3 0 22 0 467
2020 374 2 1 46 4 0 24 0 451
2021 306 0 0 34 4 0 18 0 362
2022 352 0 1 44 2 0 18 0 417
2023 336 1 1 45 2 0 15 0 400

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Deer Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 565 21.0 26.9 n/a
1989 564 26.5 21.2 10.3
1990 561 27.8 20.1 9.8
1991 556 27.5 20.2 9.4
1992 584 29.0 20.1 14
1993 593 30.0 19.8 14.7
1994 609 30.0 20.3 10.5
1995 709 32.3 22.0 11.7
1996 709 32.3 22.0 11.7
1997 727 37.0 19.6 9.8
1998 669 39.0 17.2 9.7
1999 701 39.0 18.0 7.7
2000 710 38.1 18.6 9.4
2001 729 41.5 17.6 9.5
2002 632 34.1 18.5 13.1
2003 632 34.1 18.5 13.1
2004 623 30.9 20.2 15.4
2005 582 28.6 20.3 17.4
2006 553 27.2 20.3 15.4
2007 558 27.8 20.1 17.7
2008 546 28.4 19.2 17.2
2009 603 31.5 19.1 21.9
2010 601 31.9 18.8 25.3
2011 587 31.4 18.6 28.1
2012 541 31.0 17.4 31.6
2013 522 27.8 18.7 32
2014 494 28.0 17.6 34
2015 476 30.0 15.8 27.7
2016 495 28.0 17.6 27.7
2017 467 27.6 16.8 28.9
2018 450 26.1 17.2 27.6
2019 467 27.2 17.1 26.6
2020 451 25.7 17.4 17.5
2021 362 25.0 14.4 22.7
2022 417 24.7 16.8 19.4
2023 400 24.1 16.5 24.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Deer Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 565 21.0 26.9 n/a
1989 564 26.5 21.2 10.3
1990 561 27.8 20.1 9.8
1991 556 27.5 20.2 9.4
1992 584 29.0 20.1 14
1993 593 30.0 19.8 14.7
1994 609 30.0 20.3 10.5
1995 709 32.3 22.0 11.7
1996 709 32.3 22.0 11.7
1997 727 37.0 19.6 9.8
1998 669 39.0 17.2 9.7
1999 701 39.0 18.0 7.7
2000 710 38.1 18.6 9.4
2001 729 41.5 17.6 9.5
2002 632 34.1 18.5 13.1
2003 632 34.1 18.5 13.1
2004 623 30.9 20.2 15.4
2005 582 28.6 20.3 17.4
2006 553 27.2 20.3 15.4
2007 558 27.8 20.1 17.7
2008 546 28.4 19.2 17.2
2009 603 31.5 19.1 21.9
2010 601 31.9 18.8 25.3
2011 587 31.4 18.6 28.1
2012 541 31.0 17.4 31.6
2013 522 27.8 18.7 32
2014 494 28.0 17.6 34
2015 476 30.0 15.8 27.7
2016 495 28.0 17.6 27.7
2017 467 27.6 16.8 28.9
2018 450 26.1 17.2 27.6
2019 467 27.2 17.1 26.6
2020 451 25.7 17.4 17.5
2021 362 25.0 14.4 22.7
2022 417 24.7 16.8 19.4
2023 400 24.1 16.5 24.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Deer Creek Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,190
2020 $9,693
2021 $13,645
2022 $11,561
2023 $14,017

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deer Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 551st of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 321st of 933 Elementary schools
 22.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Deer Creek Elementary School)37.739.1
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Platte Canyon School District No. 1)37.739.1
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Deer Creek Elementary School)44.344.6
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Platte Canyon School District No. 1)44.344.6
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Deer Creek Elementary School)48.435
 13.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Platte Canyon School District No. 1)48.435
 13.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Deer Creek Elementary School)28.141.5
 13.4%
   4th Grade Math (Platte Canyon School District No. 1)28.141.5
 13.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Deer Creek Elementary School)32.262.8
 30.6%
   5th Grade Science (Platte Canyon School District No. 1)32.262.8
 30.6%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Deer Creek Elementary School)36.769.8
 33.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Platte Canyon School District No. 1)36.769.8
 33.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Deer Creek Elementary School)1845.5
 27.5%
   5th Grade Math (Platte Canyon School District No. 1)1845.5
 27.5%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Deer Creek Elementary School)41.146.9
 5.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Platte Canyon School District No. 1)53.753.5
 0.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Deer Creek Elementary School)30.144
 13.9%
   All Grades Math (Platte Canyon School District No. 1)39.141.4
 2.3%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students467400
 14.3%
African American41
 75%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian11
Hispanic5045
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White387336
 13.2%
Two or More Races2215
 31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.6%24.3%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Creek Elementary School

Students at Deer Creek Elementary School are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 400 students attended Deer Creek Elementary School.

Deer Creek Elementary School ranks 376th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Deer Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fitzsimmons Middle School
High : Platte Canyon High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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