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Douglas County School District No. Re 1

Colorado · Public School District
88
Schools
62,341
Students
$14,103
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
8.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-44pp vs nat'l
91.9%
Graduation Rate
+5.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 is a public school district in Colorado serving 62,341 students across 88 schools. It includes 61 elementary, 10 middle, 14 high schools, among them 18 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 91.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,103 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 9% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (88)
Elementary Schools61 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Academy Charter SchoolCharterPK–08582
Acres Green Elementary SchoolPK–06404
American AcademyCharterPK–082,559
Arrowwood Elementary SchoolPK–06406
Aspen View AcademyCharterPK–08961
Bear Canyon Elementary SchoolPK–06393
Ben Franklin AcademyCharterPK–08893
Buffalo Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–05499
Castle Rock Elementary SchoolPK–06449
Challenge to Excellence Charter SchoolCharterKG–08538
Cherokee Trail Elementary SchoolPK–06567
Cherry Valley Elementary SchoolKG–0639
Clear Sky ElementaryPK–06675
Copper Mesa Elementary SchoolPK–06319
Cougar Run Elementary SchoolKG–06344
Coyote Creek Elementary SchoolPK–06470
DC Montessori Charter SchoolCharterPK–08442
Eagle Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–06603
Eldorado Elementary SchoolPK–06392
Flagstone Elementary SchoolPK–06470
Fox Creek Elementary SchoolPK–06479
Franktown Elementary SchoolPK–05365
Frontier Valley Elementary SchoolPK–05388
Global Village Academy - Douglas CountyCharterKG–05364
Gold Rush ElementaryPK–05672
Heritage Elementary SchoolPK–06372
Iron Horse Elementary SchoolPK–05448
Larkspur Elementary SchoolKG–06205
Legacy Point Elementary SchoolPK–05416
Leman Classical AcademyCharterKG–081,043
Lone Tree ElementaryPK–06388
Mammoth Heights ElementaryPK–06649
Meadow View Elementary SchoolPK–06533
Mountain View Elementary SchoolPK–02335
North Star AcademyCharterKG–08683
Northeast Elementary School03–05292
Northridge Elementary SchoolPK–06566
Parker Core Knowledge Charter SchoolCharterKG–08706
Parker Performing ArtsCharterKG–08639
Pine Grove Elementary SchoolPK–06506
Pine Lane ElementaryPK–06791
Pioneer Elementary SchoolPK–05440
Platte River Charter AcademyCharterPK–08477
Prairie Crossing Elementary SchoolKG–06679
Redstone Elementary SchoolPK–06412
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound SchoolKG–06381
Rock Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–06475
Roxborough Elementary SchoolPK–02360
Roxborough Intermediate03–06419
Saddle Ranch Elementary SchoolPK–06353
Sage Canyon ElementaryKG–05570
Sand Creek Elementary SchoolPK–06365
Sedalia Elementary SchoolPK–06203
Soaring Hawk Elementary SchoolPK–06460
South Ridge Elementary An IB World SchoolKG–05411
Stone Mountain ElementaryPK–06515
Summit View Elementary SchoolPK–06430
Timber Trail Elementary SchoolPK–05369
Trailblazer Elementary SchoolPK–06312
Wildcat Mountain Elementary SchoolPK–05438
World Compass AcademyCharterPK–08711
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Early Childhood CenterPK–PK119
Skyview AcademyCharterPK–121,273
STEM School Highlands RanchCharterKG–121,498
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,103Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
53%
State
40.8%
Local (property tax)
52.8%
Federal
6.4%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (53%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
88
Schools
62,341
Students
9%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.9%
Opportunity Score42/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.9% graduation rate — 5.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 9% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 88 schools including 18 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 has 88 public schools, serving a total of 62,341 students.
What is the graduation rate for Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
The graduation rate is 91.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spend per student?
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spends $14,103 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
9% of students in Douglas County School District No. Re 1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Yes — 18 of the 88 schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1 are charter schools.
What grade levels does Douglas County School District No. Re 1 serve?
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1 is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.