Douglas County Re 1 is a large suburban district in Colorado serving 62,341 students across 90 schools, including 61 elementary, 10 middle, and 14 high schools. The district experienced a 2.0% enrollment decrease from the prior year, suggesting recent demographic shifts or migration patterns.
Academic performance substantially exceeds state benchmarks. Math proficiency reaches 55.5% compared to the state average of 28.4%, while reading proficiency measures 63.4% against 37.9% statewide. The graduation rate of 93.6% surpasses the state average of 86.4%. Chronic absenteeism remains minimal at 0.2%, indicating strong student attendance patterns.
The student population includes 15.2% economically disadvantaged students, 3.2% English learners, and 13.2% students with disabilities. The student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1 reflects moderate classroom sizes for a district of this scale.
Financial structure reveals an interesting profile. Per-pupil spending of $6,268 falls significantly below the state average of $8,178, yet academic outcomes exceed state performance. The district operates a $831.1M total budget supported by 53.3% local revenue, 39.4% state funding, and 7.3% federal sources. This funding composition reflects substantial local property tax support relative to state assistance, enabling the district to maintain academic performance despite lower per-pupil expenditures than typical Colorado districts.
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Total Students
62,341
Schools
90
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,268
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
55.5%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
2024-25 Accreditation Rating
Meets 95% Participation
Source: Colorado Department of Education, District Performance Framework & School Support Services, 2024-25 School Year