At a glance
Reported students
286
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402.5
Dutch Creek Elementary School: 286 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 245
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.93
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Dutch Creek Elementary School
Dutch Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Littleton. It is one of 144 current school records connected to Jefferson County School District No. R-1. NCES reports 286 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.4%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dutch Creek Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.4%
- Hispanic22.4%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stott Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
288 reported students
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
288 reported students
Ralston Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
289 reported students
Swanson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
283 reported students
Red Rocks Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
292 reported students
Slater Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
280 reported students
Public schools near Dutch Creek Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 262 | 0.8 mi |
| Stony Creek Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 349 | 1 mi |
| Columbine Hills Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 315 | 1.2 mi |
| Coronado Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 384 | 1.2 mi |
| Leawood Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–06 | 321 | 1.5 mi |
| Mortensen Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 260 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dutch Creek Elementary School
What grades does Dutch Creek Elementary School serve?
Dutch Creek Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
How many students attend Dutch Creek Elementary School?
Dutch Creek Elementary School reported 286 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 245 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dutch Creek Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 286 students and 19.37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dutch Creek Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dutch Creek Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson County School District No. R-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dutch Creek Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dutch Creek Elementary School in?
Dutch Creek Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, based in Golden, CO, which operates 144 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dutch Creek Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Normandy Elementary School (0.8 mi), Stony Creek Elementary School (1 mi), Columbine Hills Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.