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#505 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 28% in state

Dutch Creek Elementary School

Elementary School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Littleton, CO

A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7304 WEST ROXBURY PLACE, Littleton, CO 80128

  • Math 45% vs CO 40% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.4% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.9% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+9.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$14,483
Chronic Absenteeism15.4%

Students at Dutch Creek Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
40%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
42%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dutch Creek Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,738/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Littleton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$119,827

Median home value

$554,100

Median rent

$1,934/mo

College educated

48.8%

Homeownership

84.1%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Front Range Christian Junior/senior High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–120.6 mi475Compare →
Front Range Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–120.6 mi387Compare →
Shiloh Home Inc.Private · tuition7.4private1–120.6 mi79Compare →
Normandy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–50.8 mi255Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Schools in district
148
Rank in district
#48 of 140
District spending per student
$14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dutch Creek Elementary School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dutch Creek Elementary School

Dutch Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Littleton, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 311 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #505 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dutch Creek Elementary School

What grades does Dutch Creek Elementary School serve?

Dutch Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Dutch Creek Elementary School?

Dutch Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutch Creek Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dutch Creek Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dutch Creek Elementary School rank in CO?

Dutch Creek Elementary School ranks #505 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Dutch Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dutch Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dutch Creek Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dutch Creek Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Dutch Creek Elementary School a charter school?

No, Dutch Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dutch Creek Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Dutch Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dutch Creek Elementary School?

38.3% of students at Dutch Creek Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
311
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.4%
Area population (ZIP 80128)
36,859
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
39.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80128; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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