- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Littleton, CO
Deer Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Deer Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080480001315
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Creek Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #6 of 8
- middle schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Creek Middle School ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Deer Creek Middle School shrank from 557 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 080480001315 · Littleton, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 16.4:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Deer Creek Middle School shrank from 557 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Deer Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 541
Deer Creek Middle School
541 students
What this shows Deer Creek Middle School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Creek Middle School compares
Deer Creek Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Colorado - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Deer Creek Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deer Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deer Creek Middle School
How many students attend Deer Creek Middle School?
Deer Creek Middle School has 541 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Littleton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deer Creek Middle School?
19.2% of students at Deer Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Deer Creek Middle School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Creek Middle School?
Deer Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deer Creek Middle School rank among middle schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Creek Middle School ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Littleton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Littleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Deer Creek Middle School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.