Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deer Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deer Creek Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deer Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Creek Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#591 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
83%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Deer Creek Elementary School is ranked #591 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Deer Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Deer Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elk Creek 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Deer Creek Elementary School?
369 students attend Deer Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Deer Creek Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Creek Elementary School?
Deer Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Deer Creek Elementary School offer ?
Deer Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Creek Elementary School part of?
Deer Creek Elementary School is part of Platte Canyon School District No. 1 Of The County Of Park.
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