Douglas County School District No. Re 1
61,243 Students
88 Schools
District Overview
Headquartered at 620 Wilcox Street in Castle Rock, Colorado, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 serves as a cornerstone of public education within the thriving suburban landscape of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial metropolitan area. As a fully operational, traditional public school system, the district delivers a comprehensive academic continuum spanning pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across its 88 operational schools. Designed to foster community engagement and academic achievement, the district provides expansive learning pathways across a large suburban setting, supported by an accessible central administration and digital resources via its official portal at dcsdk12.org.
Serving an active student body of over 61,000 learners, Douglas County School District balances regional scale with dedicated instructional capacity. Educational programming is sustained by a robust organizational workforce of approximately 16,300 full-time equivalent staff members, including over 7,000 classroom teachers and nearly 1,500 instructional aides. Supported by a comprehensive network of more than 7,800 operational and administrative support personnel, the district maintains a well-resourced learning environment structured to foster student growth, safety, and academic success across all grade levels.
Serving an active student body of over 61,000 learners, Douglas County School District balances regional scale with dedicated instructional capacity. Educational programming is sustained by a robust organizational workforce of approximately 16,300 full-time equivalent staff members, including over 7,000 classroom teachers and nearly 1,500 instructional aides. Supported by a comprehensive network of more than 7,800 operational and administrative support personnel, the district maintains a well-resourced learning environment structured to foster student growth, safety, and academic success across all grade levels.
88
Total Schools
61,243
Total Students
7,030.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 40,953 |
| Hispanic | 10,208 |
| Black | 1,021 |
| Asian | 4,674 |
| Two or More | 4,074 |
| American Indian | 231 |
| Pacific Islander | 82 |
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White40,953 (66.9%)
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Hispanic10,208 (16.7%)
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Asian4,674 (7.6%)
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Two or More4,074 (6.7%)
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Black1,021 (1.7%)
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American Indian231 (0.4%)
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Pacific Islander82 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 61 |
| Middle | 9 |
| High | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | 18 Charter Schools |
| Number of schools: | 88 |
| Students: | 61,243* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 7,030.5* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.7 |
Schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Found 91 Schools
Charter School
581 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
Charter School
2,803 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
Charter School
1,018 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
Charter School
956 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Not reported M - M
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
Middle School 7th - 8th
1,938 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Charter School
551 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
2,007 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
Elementary School K - 6th
1,052 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
Not reported M - M
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th