Deer Trail Elementary School

Summary:

Deer Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the small town of Deer Trail, Colorado, with a student population of 175. However, this school has been struggling, consistently underperforming the state and surrounding district averages on standardized tests and facing unique challenges compared to nearby schools.

One key differentiator is the school's higher percentage of Hispanic students (42.29%) compared to the majority white student populations at Strasburg Elementary (61.39%), Byers Elementary (77.12%), and Agate Elementary (66.04%). Deer Trail Elementary also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (40%) compared to the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school has a higher student-teacher ratio (29.2) than Strasburg School District 31J (17.5) and Byers School District No. 32J (14.8).

The most concerning issue is Deer Trail Elementary's consistently low test scores, with only 12.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 22.2% in Math, compared to the state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. This underperformance is consistent across all grade levels and has led to the school's statewide ranking declining from 522 out of 823 Colorado elementary schools in 2004-2005 to 733 out of 943 in 2023-2024. These challenges suggest that Deer Trail Elementary may require targeted interventions and additional resources to improve its educational outcomes and provide the same level of quality as its neighboring schools in the Agate School District No. 300.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 130 2nd Avenue
       Deer Trail, CO  80105


(303) 769-4421

District: Deer Trail School District No. 26J

SchoolDigger Rank:
733rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,785 Help


Students who attend Deer Trail Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Deer Trail Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  29.2 Help
Number of students:  175

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.6%
Hispanic:
42.3%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Deer Trail Elementary School ranks worse than 77.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deer Trail Elementary School is $8,785.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Deer Trail Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Deer Trail School District No. 26J:

SchoolDigger ranks Deer Trail School District No. 26J 111th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Deer Trail Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.13 537th 808 33.5%
2005 42.58 522nd 823 36.6%
2022 35.62 564th 921 38.8%
2023 44.61 479th 933 48.7%
2024 20.87 733rd 943 22.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Deer Trail Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 94 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1989 100 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1990 111 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1991 103 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1992 83 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1993 98 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1994 88 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1995 108 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1996 108 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1997 98 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1998 100 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1999 91 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2000 110 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2001 88 0 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 95
2002 89 2 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 95
2003 89 2 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 95
2004 87 1 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 94
2005 101 1 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 113
2006 89 0 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 98
2007 84 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 89
2008 75 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 80
2009 78 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 80
2010 72 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 77
2011 71 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 78
2012 71 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 85
2013 77 0 0 17 1 0 1 0 96
2014 74 0 0 22 1 0 0 0 97
2015 73 0 0 20 1 0 5 0 99
2016 73 0 0 22 0 0 2 0 97
2017 68 0 0 23 0 0 2 0 93
2018 76 0 0 33 0 0 2 0 111
2019 89 0 0 30 1 0 1 0 121
2020 90 0 0 52 1 0 2 0 145
2021 83 0 0 54 0 0 2 0 139
2022 102 0 0 66 1 1 3 0 173
2023 92 3 0 74 0 2 4 0 175

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 Trail Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 98 7.9 12.4 n/a
1989 102 7.9 12.9 20.6
1990 112 7.9 14.1 31.3
1991 105 8.2 12.8 23.8
1992 84 8.0 10.5 25
1993 100 7.8 12.8 27
1994 92 7.9 11.6 23.9
1995 112 7.0 16.0 20.5
1996 112 7.0 16.0 20.5
1997 107 7.0 15.3 17.8
1998 106 7.0 15.1 20.8
1999 95 8.3 11.4 8.4
2000 115 9.5 12.1 19.1
2001 95 8.5 11.2 12.6
2002 95 8.9 10.7 25.3
2003 95 8.9 10.7 25.3
2004 94 8.9 10.6 28.7
2005 113 9.6 11.8 27.4
2006 98 10.0 9.8 28.6
2007 89 8.8 10.1 27
2008 80 9.5 8.4 36.3
2009 80 8.3 9.6 38.8
2010 77 8.4 9.1 40.3
2011 78 8.1 9.5 52.6
2012 85 8.8 9.5 52.9
2013 96 8.3 11.5 58.3
2014 97 8.6 11.1 54.6
2015 99 9.0 11.0 59.6
2016 97 5.0 19.4 41.2
2017 93 8.6 10.7 51.6
2018 111 9.0 12.2 44.1
2019 121 9.0 13.4 35.5
2020 145 8.3 17.4 45.5
2021 139 8.9 15.6 44.6
2022 173 8.1 21.2 39.9
2023 175 5.9 29.2 40

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 Trail Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 98 7.9 12.4 n/a
1989 102 7.9 12.9 20.6
1990 112 7.9 14.1 31.3
1991 105 8.2 12.8 23.8
1992 84 8.0 10.5 25
1993 100 7.8 12.8 27
1994 92 7.9 11.6 23.9
1995 112 7.0 16.0 20.5
1996 112 7.0 16.0 20.5
1997 107 7.0 15.3 17.8
1998 106 7.0 15.1 20.8
1999 95 8.3 11.4 8.4
2000 115 9.5 12.1 19.1
2001 95 8.5 11.2 12.6
2002 95 8.9 10.7 25.3
2003 95 8.9 10.7 25.3
2004 94 8.9 10.6 28.7
2005 113 9.6 11.8 27.4
2006 98 10.0 9.8 28.6
2007 89 8.8 10.1 27
2008 80 9.5 8.4 36.3
2009 80 8.3 9.6 38.8
2010 77 8.4 9.1 40.3
2011 78 8.1 9.5 52.6
2012 85 8.8 9.5 52.9
2013 96 8.3 11.5 58.3
2014 97 8.6 11.1 54.6
2015 99 9.0 11.0 59.6
2016 97 5.0 19.4 41.2
2017 93 8.6 10.7 51.6
2018 111 9.0 12.2 44.1
2019 121 9.0 13.4 35.5
2020 145 8.3 17.4 45.5
2021 139 8.9 15.6 44.6
2022 173 8.1 21.2 39.9
2023 175 5.9 29.2 40

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 Trail Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,218
2020 $9,667
2021 $12,128
2022 $11,455
2023 $8,785

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Deer Trail Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Deer Trail Elementary School)1532.1
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Deer Trail School District No. 26J)1532.1
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4139.4
 1.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Deer Trail Elementary School)19.619.2
 0.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Deer Trail School District No. 26J)24.414.1
 10.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Deer Trail Elementary School)1335.5
 22.5%
   All Grades Math (Deer Trail School District No. 26J)11.125
 13.9%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.731.5
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students121175
 44.6%
African American03
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic3074
 146.7%
Pacific Islander02
White8992
 3.4%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.5%40%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Trail Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 175 students attended Deer Trail Elementary School.

Students at Deer Trail Elementary School are 53% White, 42% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

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

High : Deer Trail Junior-Senior High School

Deer Trail Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.3% of Colorado elementary schools.


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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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