Dutch Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Dutch Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Littleton, Colorado, serving 294 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35 out of 116 school districts in the state.

While Dutch Creek has a higher percentage of White students (76.53%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance is generally lower than district and state averages, particularly in the lower grades. However, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (61.4%) and Math (50%) are higher than the district and state. Dutch Creek's female and male students, as well as its White students, have lower rankings compared to other Colorado elementary schools, but its low socioeconomic status students perform better, ranking in the top 25%.

Dutch Creek Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from the top 15% of Colorado elementary schools in 2018-2019 to the middle 40% in 2023-2024. The school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a role in student performance. Nearby schools like Leawood Elementary and Mortensen Elementary have similar or slightly higher proficiency rates, indicating that Dutch Creek has room for improvement to align with the performance of its neighbors.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7304 West Roxbury Place
       Littleton, CO  80128-4700


(303) 982-4565

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
367th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,068 Help


Students who attend Dutch Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ken Caryl Middle School
High:    Columbine High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.5%
Hispanic:
17.3%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dutch Creek Elementary School ranks better than 61.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 47th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Dutch Creek Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dutch Creek Elementary School is $15,068. 53 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dutch Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dutch Creek Elementary School 367th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Dutch Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dutch Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dutch Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.09 346th 808 57.2%
2005 62.03 343rd 823 58.3%
2006 49.70 459th 829 44.6%
2007 44.15 524th 852 38.5%
2008 45.49 507th 849 40.3%
2009 39.42 589th 872 32.5%
2010 54.01 472nd 925 49.0%
2011 61.39 392nd 935 58.1%
2012 56.65 438th 935 53.2%
2013 63.76 362nd 954 62.1%
2014 61.98 364th 962 62.2%
2015 49.84 429th 938 54.3%
2016 60.26 321st 914 64.9%
2017 70.01 245th 929 73.6%
2018 67.59 262nd 917 71.4%
2019 81.78 149th 965 84.6%
2022 64.56 302nd 921 67.2%
2023 54.55 395th 933 57.7%
2024 60.04 367th 943 61.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dutch Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.60 41st 308 86.7%
2024 65.88 95th 365 74.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Dutch Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.63 296th 690 57.1%
2019 73.71 169th 758 77.7%
2023 33.74 421st 642 34.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Dutch Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.01 176th 693 74.6%
2019 78.98 130th 764 83.0%
2023 54.53 282nd 649 56.5%
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Rank History for White students at Dutch Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.33 156th 596 73.8%
2022 63.73 166th 454 63.4%
2023 16.91 472nd 525 10.1%
2024 29.96 407th 539 24.5%
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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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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, May 25, 2018

Open Quote Excellent! I moved my two girls from the school we are zoned for to Dutch Creek. Both my girls loved it! They loved their teachers and the overall culture of the school. They both felt school was "fun" this year. All of us appreciated the abundance of extra-curricular activities the school offered (esp drama club) and the chances for kids to shine (ie-talent show, DC News, the Everyday Hero essay contest, the playground grant, etc). I feel like DC really fosters an encouraging atmosphere and promotes the importance of character qualities. This is so huge! Academically, my girls thrived. My daughter was given an award yesterday for having improved in math more than 90 of other 5th graders in the nation! That was music to my ears as school has never come easy to her. This school is great!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dutch 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 683 9 9 14 2 n/a n/a 0 717
1989 707 7 8 25 1 n/a n/a 0 748
1990 704 7 4 33 0 n/a n/a 0 748
1991 711 11 8 20 3 n/a n/a 0 753
1992 692 7 9 23 2 n/a n/a 0 733
1993 683 11 4 22 2 n/a n/a 0 722
1994 662 11 5 19 4 n/a n/a 0 701
1995 593 11 7 17 7 n/a n/a 0 635
1996 593 11 7 17 7 n/a n/a 0 635
1997 574 8 8 32 3 n/a n/a 0 625
1998 553 5 4 27 2 n/a n/a 0 591
1999 521 4 3 24 2 n/a n/a 0 554
2000 500 3 6 21 4 n/a n/a 0 534
2001 448 3 7 32 3 n/a n/a 0 493
2002 358 6 6 38 2 n/a n/a 0 410
2003 358 6 6 38 2 n/a n/a 0 410
2004 351 7 10 41 2 n/a n/a 0 411
2005 343 8 6 55 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2006 340 4 8 49 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2007 291 4 6 51 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2008 292 5 9 43 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2009 290 6 10 50 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2010 262 10 11 48 1 n/a n/a 0 332
2011 247 4 9 46 1 3 16 0 326
2012 258 5 7 48 0 1 11 0 330
2013 266 5 4 54 0 0 15 0 344
2014 250 3 4 51 0 0 13 0 321
2015 248 1 5 47 0 0 16 0 317
2016 245 1 5 41 0 0 21 0 313
2017 246 5 4 43 0 0 19 0 317
2018 249 0 5 43 2 0 18 0 317
2019 238 1 4 53 2 0 14 0 312
2020 212 1 4 50 4 0 13 0 284
2021 201 1 4 54 1 0 10 0 271
2022 200 3 3 57 3 0 10 0 276
2023 225 1 3 51 5 0 9 0 294

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 Dutch Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 717 29.5 24.3 n/a
1989 748 31.6 23.6 2
1990 748 31.6 23.6 2.8
1991 753 33.2 22.6 3.1
1992 733 33.4 21.9 3.1
1993 722 30.4 23.8 3.3
1994 701 30.1 23.3 4.9
1995 635 28.2 22.5 5.2
1996 635 28.2 22.5 5.2
1997 625 27.1 23.1 5.1
1998 591 27.0 21.9 4.7
1999 554 25.9 21.4 4.3
2000 534 26.5 20.2 8.2
2001 493 25.5 19.3 6.3
2002 410 24.5 16.7 12.7
2003 410 24.5 16.7 12.7
2004 411 23.8 17.3 16.8
2005 413 24.0 17.2 18.9
2006 402 23.9 16.8 22.9
2007 353 23.7 14.9 24.1
2008 350 21.7 16.1 26.3
2009 357 20.0 17.9 29.7
2010 332 19.5 17.0 43.4
2011 326 19.0 17.1 39
2012 330 20.1 16.3 40.6
2013 344 19.1 17.9 42.2
2014 321 18.5 17.3 41.4
2015 317 17.0 18.6 40.1
2016 313 17.0 18.4 44.7
2017 317 18.7 16.9 47.9
2018 317 17.1 18.4 42.6
2019 312 17.1 18.2 39.7
2020 284 18.2 15.5 37
2021 271 18.2 14.8 36.9
2022 276 16.9 16.3 38.4
2023 294 18.0 16.3 39.8

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 Dutch Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 717 29.5 24.3 n/a
1989 748 31.6 23.6 2
1990 748 31.6 23.6 2.8
1991 753 33.2 22.6 3.1
1992 733 33.4 21.9 3.1
1993 722 30.4 23.8 3.3
1994 701 30.1 23.3 4.9
1995 635 28.2 22.5 5.2
1996 635 28.2 22.5 5.2
1997 625 27.1 23.1 5.1
1998 591 27.0 21.9 4.7
1999 554 25.9 21.4 4.3
2000 534 26.5 20.2 8.2
2001 493 25.5 19.3 6.3
2002 410 24.5 16.7 12.7
2003 410 24.5 16.7 12.7
2004 411 23.8 17.3 16.8
2005 413 24.0 17.2 18.9
2006 402 23.9 16.8 22.9
2007 353 23.7 14.9 24.1
2008 350 21.7 16.1 26.3
2009 357 20.0 17.9 29.7
2010 332 19.5 17.0 43.4
2011 326 19.0 17.1 39
2012 330 20.1 16.3 40.6
2013 344 19.1 17.9 42.2
2014 321 18.5 17.3 41.4
2015 317 17.0 18.6 40.1
2016 313 17.0 18.4 44.7
2017 317 18.7 16.9 47.9
2018 317 17.1 18.4 42.6
2019 312 17.1 18.2 39.7
2020 284 18.2 15.5 37
2021 271 18.2 14.8 36.9
2022 276 16.9 16.3 38.4
2023 294 18.0 16.3 39.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dutch Creek Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,502
2020 $12,758
2021 $13,011
2022 $13,521
2023 $15,068

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dutch Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 149th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 395th of 933 Elementary schools
 26.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dutch Creek Elementary School)56.439.4
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)46.348.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Dutch Creek Elementary School)64.145.5
 18.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)45.748.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dutch Creek Elementary School)7552.3
 22.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)5653.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Dutch Creek Elementary School)44.934.1
 10.8%
   4th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.539.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Dutch Creek Elementary School)52.241.7
 10.5%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)41.641.6
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dutch Creek Elementary School)73.955.1
 18.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)53.655.6
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Dutch Creek Elementary School)45.726.5
 19.2%
   5th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.441.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dutch Creek Elementary School)67.450
 17.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Dutch Creek Elementary School)50.634.1
 16.5%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   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 Students312294
 5.8%
African American11
American Indian25
 150%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic5351
 3.8%
Pacific Islander00
White238225
 5.5%
Two or More Races149
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.7%39.8%
 0.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended Dutch Creek Elementary School.

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

Middle : Ken Caryl Middle School
High : Columbine High School

Dutch Creek Elementary School ranks 367th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Dutch Creek Elementary School are 77% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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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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