How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | CASTLE ROCK, Colorado | GOLDEN, Colorado |
| Total Enrollment | 62,341 | 75,327 |
| Number of Schools | 88 | 162 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 16.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,103 | $16,228 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| State Revenue | 40.8% | 36.9% |
| Local Revenue | 52.8% | 55.3% |
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Federal State Local
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.4% | 61.9% |
| African American | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% | 28.1% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 5.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 9.7% | 31.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 220 | 276 |
| Schools with AP | 13 | 23 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 419.4:1 | 554:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 38.0% |
School Types
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 18
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 19
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.