Deer Trail Elementary School

Deer Trail Elementary School is a small, rural elementary school located in Deer Trail, Colorado. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school has an enrollment of 212 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1 with 14 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The school's setting is quite remote, offering a peaceful environment surrounded by natural beauty.

While Deer Trail Elementary School currently ranks in the lower portion of Colorado schools academically, with a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and an academic score of 1.8 out of 10, it remains committed to student development. On state assessments, 14% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, and 23% are proficient or above in Math. The school is focused on providing a supportive educational environment for its students with room for academic growth.

Located in the heart of Arapahoe County's rural landscape, Deer Trail Elementary School benefits from a close-knit community that values education and supports its young learners as they grow and develop.

While current test scores at Deer Trail Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Deer Trail Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.