Enrollment Study
Douglas County Catholic Schools
February 2005
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M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
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236,524
224,023
209,942
174,507
155,605
125,200
108,860
85,088
76,106
69,531
64,048
100,000
59,622
150,000
96,640
200,000
141,847
250,000
194,048
Douglas County Population Estimate
50,000
0
1990
1992
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
2004
Source: Douglas County Community Development Department – 3/1/04
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
250,000
200,000
175,766
328,871
299,542
276,733
300,000
213,734
350,000
250,508
Douglas County Population Forecast
150,000
100,000
50,000
0
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau and DRCOG Estimates
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
2025
Population by Age Groups in Douglas County
2000
2004
2009
Census
Estimate
Projection
Number
Percent
Castle Rock
1,901
2,522
3,297
1,396
73%
Castle Pines
712
977
1,311
599
84%
Highlands Ranch/Lone Tree
9,107
10,157
11,830
2,723
30%
Parker - east
2,914
4,061
5,429
2,515
86%
Parker - west
1,165
1,481
1,888
723
62%
15,799
19,198
23,755
7,956
50%
Castle Rock
1,873
2,600
3,422
1,549
83%
Castle Pines
832
1,206
1,626
794
95%
Highlands Ranch/Lone Tree
8,432
9,734
11,314
2,882
34%
Parker - east
2,772
4,065
5,493
2,721
98%
Parker - west
1,140
1,528
1,966
826
72%
15,049
19,133
23,821
8,772
58%
1,647
2,426
3,152
1,505
91%
Definition of Areas
Castle Rock:
Zip codes 80104, 80109
Age 0 to 4
Area
Castle Pines:
Zip code 80108
Parker – west:
West of Jordan Rd., east of I-25,
south of County Line, north of
Stroh Rd.
Age 5 to 9
Subtotal Age 5 to 9
Castle Rock
Age 10 to 14
Parker – east:
East of Jordan Rd., west of County
Line, south of County Line, north of
Stroh Rd.
Castle Pines
707
1,120
1,513
806
114%
Highlands Ranch/Lone Tree
6,853
8,323
9,406
2,553
37%
Parker - east
2,387
3,702
4,920
2,533
106%
Parker - west
876
1,273
1,630
754
86%
12,470
16,844
20,621
8,151
65%
885
1,457
2,014
1,129
128%
Subtotal Age 10 to 14
Castle Rock
Age 15 to 17
Highlands Ranch/Lone Tree:
Zip codes 80124, 80125, 80126,
80129, 80130
Subtotal Age 0 to 4
Castle Pines
313
592
880
567
181%
Highlands Ranch/Lone Tree
3,403
4,833
5,887
2,484
73%
Parker - east
1,219
2,135
3,052
1,833
150%
Parker - west
395
655
924
529
134%
6,215
9,672
12,757
6,542
105%
49,533
64,847
80,954
31,421
63%
Subtotal Age 15 to 17
Total Age 0 to 17
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Change 2000 to 2009
Source: Claritas Inc.
Parish Households 2004
Parish
Number of
Households
Households
in Douglas County
Diocese of Colorado Springs
Ave Maria
2,330
Pax Christi
1,503
St. Francis of Assisi
1,840
St. Mark
Total
698
6,371
Archdiocese of Denver
St. Francis Cabrini
4,450
St. Thomas More
3,874
Our Lady of Loretto
Total
Note: Reported by parishes for 2004.
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
750
394
4,450
5,018
Demographics of Catholic Children
Average Annual
First
Infant Baptisms
Communion
Confirmation
Ave Maria
137
181
46
Pax Christi
117
124
30
St. Francis of Assisi
64
114
88
St. Mark
57
79
44
375
498
208
225
225
175
225
225
175
Parish
Diocese of Colorado Springs
Total
Archdiocese of Denver
St. Francis Cabrini
St. Thomas More
Our Lady of Loretto
Total
Note: Reported by parishes for 2004.
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Religious Education Enrollment
Religious Education
Parish
K to 8
9 to 12
Ave Maria
799
250
Pax Christi
671
106
St. Francis of Assisi
530
310
St. Mark
200
75
2,200
741
1,131
550
1,131
550
Diocese of Colorado Springs
Total
Archdiocese of Denver
St. Francis Cabrini
St. Thomas More
Our Lady of Loretto
Total
Note: Reported by parishes for 2004-05 school year.
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Elementary School Enrollment K to 8
Percent of
School
Enrollment
Enrollment
Douglas County public schools
30,637
86%
Douglas County charter schools
2,200
6%
Private schools (1)
Ave Maria Catholic School
1,435
4%
359
1%
390
1%
639
2%
35,660
100%
St. Thomas More School
Home school
Total
(1)
(1)
Shows only enrollment living in Douglas County. Private
school enrollment is an estimate.
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Survey Methodology
Source for Database
Compiled mailing list at Colorado Springs
Diocese for all parish households in study area
Requested mailing list from parishes in
Archdiocese of Denver
•
•
•
•
St. Thomas More Parish – received list
Our Lady of Loreto Parish – received list
St. Mary Parish – no list
St. Francis Cabrini Parish – no list
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Survey Methodology
Public Relations
Two information meetings held. About 60 people
attended.
Bulletin announcements three weekends
Press release
Announcement at Mass in some parishes
Website created – 990 visitors as of 1/6/05
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Survey Methodology
Methodology
Random sample 61% of names
Mailing of letter, brochure, card with access code
Respondents log in with access code to take
survey online
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Response Rate
Parish
St. Mark Parish
Original
Random
Number on
Sample
Number of
Total
Mailing List Percentage Mailed
Number of
Percent
Weighted
Respondents Responded Weighting
Surveys
740
61%
451
69
15%
1.63934
113
Pax Christi Parish
1,535
61%
936
131
14%
1.63934
215
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
1,618
61%
987
62
6%
3.27868
203
Ave Maria Parish
2,414
61%
1,473
99
7%
3.27868
325
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
3,874
61%
2,363
110
5%
1.63934
180
Our Lady of Loreto Parish
394
61%
240
6
3%
1.63934
10
St. Francis Cabrini Parish
428
61%
261
29
11%
1.63934
48
St. Mary Parish
61%
4
1.63934
7
Catholic but not registered
61%
2
1.63934
3
18
1,103
Undeliverable returned to Diocese
Total
(400)
11,003
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
61%
6,311
512
8%
In which community do you live?
City
Respondents
Highlands Ranch
372
Parker
344
Castle Rock
251
Lone Tree
46
Littleton
41
Sedalia
25
Aurora
7
Franktown
5
Other
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
13
Age of Respondents
60 and over
13%
30 to 39
35%
50 to 59
13%
40 to 49
35%
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Under 30
4%
Income of Respondents
Prefer not to
state
16%
Less than
$15,000
0%
$15,000 to
$24,999
2%
$25,000 to
$34,999
2%
$35,000 to
$49,999
5%
$50,000 to
$74,999
17%
$150,000 or
more
17%
$100,000 to
$149,999
23%
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
$75,000 to
$99,999
20%
Number of Children
Represented by Age Group
14 to 18 years
226 children
0 to 4 years
638 children
5 to 13 years
1,087 children
Note: 22% of respondents did not have children under 18.
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Where do your children attend school?
Pre-Kindergarten
St. Thomas
More prekindergarten
10%
Private prekindergarten
63%
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Elementary School
PrePrivate
kindergarten
school
at another
5%
parish
Charter
2%
school
Public pre10%
kindergarten
23%
Charter prekindergarten
2%
Public
school
51%
Home
school
2%
Ave Maria
Catholic
School
16%
St. Thomas
More
Catholic
School
14%
St. Mary
Catholic
School
2%
Where do your children attend school?
High School
Private high
school
3%
Charter high
school
1%
Home school
3%
Regis Jesuit
High School
23%
Mullen High
School
1%
Bishop
Machebeuf
Catholic High
School
1%
Public high
school
67%
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
If your children are not enrolled in a Catholic school,
are they enrolled in a religious education program?
With children
5 to 13 years of age
No
21%
With children
14 to 18 years of age
No
32%
Yes
68%
Yes
79%
351 respondents
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
107 respondents
Catholic schools make a contribution to the
well-being of the Catholic Church.
With children under 18
Somewhat Disagree
Neutral Disagree
1%
4%
0%
Without children under 18
Neutral
9%
Somewhat
Agree
14%
Somewhat
Disagree Disagree
1%
2%
Somewhat
Agree
16%
Agree
73%
Agree
80%
Somewhat
Parish
Somewhat
Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Disagree
Ave Maria Parish
78%
12%
8%
1%
0%
Pax Christi Parish
71%
18%
8%
1%
2%
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
79%
15%
6%
0%
0%
St. Mark Parish
79%
18%
1%
0%
1%
Overall
76%
15%
7%
1%
1%
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Catholic schools make a contribution to the
well-being of the Catholic Church.
With children
enrolled in Catholic school
Somewhat
Agree
10%
Neutral
1%
Somewhat
Disagree
0%
Disagree
0%
Agree
88%
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
With children not
enrolled in Catholic school
Somewhat
Disagree
Neutral Disagree
1%
1%
7%
Somewhat
Agree
16%
Agree
76%
Catholic schools are an effective way to help
parents educate their children in the Catholic faith.
With children under 18
Neutral
3%
Somewhat
Disagree
0%
Somewhat
Agree
15%
Without children under 18
Disagree
0%
Neutral
5%
Somewhat
Agree
18%
Somewhat
Disagree Disagree
1%
1%
Agree
82%
Agree
75%
Somewhat
Parish
Somewhat
Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Disagree
Ave Maria Parish
81%
13%
5%
0%
0%
Pax Christi Parish
78%
17%
4%
0%
2%
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
76%
23%
2%
0%
0%
St. Mark Parish
80%
15%
3%
0%
2%
Overall
79%
17%
4%
0%
1%
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Catholic schools are an effective way to help
parents educate their children in the Catholic faith.
With children
enrolled in Catholic school
Neutral
1%
Somewhat
Agree
16%
Somewhat
Disagree
0%
Disagree
0%
Agree
81%
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
With children not
enrolled in Catholic school
Neutral
4%
Somewhat
Agree
16%
Somewhat
Disagree
Disagree
1%
0%
Agree
79%
Catholic schools are an essential part
of parish life and ministry.
With children under 18
Neutral
11%
Somewhat
Disagree
2%
Without children under 18
Somewhat
Disagree
6%
Disagree
2%
Disagree
7%
Neutral
9%
Somewhat
Agree
25%
Agree
59%
Agree
54%
Somewhat
Agree
24%
Somewhat
Parish
Somewhat
Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Disagree
Ave Maria Parish
57%
27%
9%
2%
4%
Pax Christi Parish
45%
25%
18%
7%
6%
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
53%
35%
6%
3%
2%
St. Mark Parish
60%
19%
13%
4%
3%
Overall
54%
27%
11%
4%
4%
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Catholic schools are an essential part
of parish life and ministry.
With children
enrolled in Catholic school
Neutral
4%
Somewhat
Disagree
1%
With children not
enrolled in Catholic school
Somewhat Disagree
Disagree
4%
4%
Disagree
3%
Neutral
12%
Somewhat
Agree
19%
Agree
70%
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Somewhat
Agree
27%
Agree
53%
Should new Catholic elementary schools be
opened in Douglas County?
Definitely
Likely
Likely
Definitely
Yes
Yes
Uncertain
No
No
With children 0 to 4
74%
20%
6%
0%
0%
With children 5 to 13
64%
23%
12%
1%
1%
With children 14 to 18
54%
26%
15%
2%
2%
No children under 18
50%
30%
12%
5%
3%
Definitely
Likely
Likely
Definitely
Parish
Yes
Yes
Uncertain
No
No
Ave Maria Parish
52%
26%
18%
3%
1%
Pax Christi Parish
60%
25%
9%
3%
3%
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
64%
30%
7%
0%
0%
St. Mark Parish
66%
30%
1%
1%
1%
Overall
58%
27%
11%
2%
1%
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Should a new Catholic high school be opened
in Douglas County?
Definitely
Likely
Likely
Definitely
Yes
Yes
Uncertain
No
No
With children 0 to 4
73%
20%
7%
0%
0%
With children 5 to 13
68%
21%
8%
1%
1%
With children 14 to 18
53%
22%
18%
3%
3%
No children under 18
49%
25%
16%
6%
4%
Definitely
Likely
Likely
Definitely
Parish
Yes
Yes
Uncertain
No
No
Ave Maria Parish
60%
20%
15%
3%
1%
Pax Christi Parish
59%
23%
9%
5%
4%
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
59%
26%
13%
2%
0%
St. Mark Parish
66%
25%
4%
3%
1%
Overall
60%
23%
12%
3%
2%
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Should Catholics in Douglas County be asked
to support a capital campaign for new schools?
Definitely
Likely
Likely
Definitely
Age of Respondent
Yes
Yes
Uncertain
No
No
Under 30
29%
46%
18%
4%
4%
30 to 39
36%
40%
13%
6%
6%
40 to 49
42%
31%
18%
6%
4%
50 to 59
30%
29%
23%
4%
14%
60 and Over
16%
30%
28%
20%
6%
Definitely
Likely
Likely
Definitely
Parish
Yes
Yes
Uncertain
No
No
Ave Maria Parish
39%
28%
16%
9%
7%
Pax Christi Parish
26%
38%
18%
9%
8%
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
34%
37%
23%
5%
2%
St. Mark Parish
29%
39%
20%
6%
6%
Overall
33%
34%
19%
8%
6%
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
In addition to your regular giving to your parish,
would you personally contribute to a capital
campaign to build new Catholic schools?
Definitely
Likely
Likely
Definitely
Age of Respondent
Yes
Yes
Uncertain
No
No
Under 30
14%
61%
25%
0%
0%
30 to 39
24%
44%
20%
10%
3%
40 to 49
26%
34%
21%
13%
5%
50 to 59
17%
36%
19%
12%
16%
60 and Over
12%
28%
29%
22%
10%
Definitely
Likely
Likely
Definitely
Parish
Yes
Yes
Uncertain
No
No
Ave Maria Parish
23%
40%
20%
13%
4%
Pax Christi Parish
18%
32%
25%
15%
10%
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
24%
39%
24%
8%
5%
St. Mark Parish
21%
37%
19%
16%
6%
Overall
22%
38%
22%
13%
6%
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
How should parishes support Catholic schools
in Douglas County?
Choices
Promote Catholic schools among
Ave Maria
Pax Christi
St. Francis of
St. Mark
Overall
Parish
Parish
Assisi Parish
Parish
22%
41%
27%
26%
16%
20%
36%
25%
24%
15%
19%
36%
23%
23%
12%
18%
36%
22%
20%
10%
18%
32%
22%
22%
11%
3%
5%
4%
2%
1%
the parish community
Encourage parish families to enroll
their children in Catholic schools
Provide tuition assistance to help
families enroll their children in
Catholic schools
Provide financial support to help
cover the cost of the school
Participate in a capital campaign
to build new schools
Not offer direct support
Note: Shows percent of respondents. More than one answer could be selected.
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Before this survey, had you heard about the
new organization called Douglas County
Catholic Schools (DCCS)?
Parish
Yes
No
Ave Maria Parish
44%
56%
Pax Christi Parish
22%
78%
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
21%
79%
St. Mark Parish
40%
60%
Overall
32%
68%
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
If yes, how did you hear about Douglas County
Catholic Schools?
Frequency
Parish priest
88%
Parish bulletin
52%
Received mailing
38%
Friend
19%
Attended a meeting about DCCS
14%
Website
9%
Local media (newspaper, TV, radio)
5%
Other
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
13%
Respondents were given this information:
In the proposed plan for Douglas County Catholic Schools,
there is the possibility of four Catholic elementary schools
(pre-kindergarten through 8th grade).
The plan proposes all these locations for Catholic
elementary schools in the future:
Pre-kindergarten through 8th grade at Ave Maria Catholic
School, Parker (established in 2000)
Open a new school (pre-kindergarten through 8th grade)
in Highlands Ranch near Pax Christi Parish (near
McArthur Ranch Road and Quebec Street)
Open a new school (pre-kindergarten through 8th grade) in
Highlands Ranch at St. Mark Parish (at Highlands Ranch
Parkway and Wildcat Reserve Parkway)
Open a new school (pre-kindergarten through 8th grade)
near Castle Rock (Castle Pines Parkway and Interstate 25)
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Respondents were given this information:
TUITION
When answering the next several questions, please assume:
Tuition for a Catholic elementary school in Douglas County
is $3,900 per student.
Tuition assistance will be available to you if there is a need.
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
For your children ages 0 to 4, where would you
enroll your children for elementary school if you
had the following choices?
City of Residence
Castle Highlands
Options
Lone
Rock
Ranch
Tree
Parker
Other
0%
1%
8%
89%
0%
10%
29%
42%
1%
55%
0%
46%
0%
1%
27%
85%
1%
0%
0%
75%
St. Thomas More School - Centennial
3%
6%
33%
3%
18%
Other Catholic school
0%
0%
0%
0%
50%
Public school
3%
15%
17%
0%
42%
Charter school
0%
2%
0%
3%
0%
Private school
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Home school
0%
0%
0%
3%
0%
Ave Maria Catholic School, Parker (pk-8)
New school (pk-8) located in Highlands Ranch near Pax Christi Parish
New school (pk-8) located in Highlands Ranch at St. Mark Parish
New school (pk-8) located near Castle Rock
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
For your children ages 0 to 4, where would you
enroll your children for elementary school if you
had the following choices?
Parish Membership
Ave Maria
Pax Christi
St. Francis of
St. Mark
Parish
Parish
Assisi Parish
Parish
76%
3%
0%
2%
New school (pk-8) located in Highlands Ranch near Pax Christi Parish
1%
55%
4%
6%
New school (pk-8) located in Highlands Ranch at St. Mark Parish
0%
6%
0%
71%
New school (pk-8) located near Castle Rock
3%
7%
68%
2%
St. Thomas More School - Centennial
2%
1%
0%
3%
Other Catholic school
1%
1%
4%
0%
Public school
14%
21%
11%
14%
Charter school
1%
2%
4%
2%
Private school
0%
2%
4%
0%
Home school
2%
2%
7%
2%
Options
Ave Maria Catholic School, Parker (pk-8)
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
If your first choice for a Catholic elementary
school were not available, what would be your
second choice? (for children ages 0 to 4)
Second choice for school
First choice
Ave Maria
Pax Christi
St. Mark
Castle Rock
St. Thomas
Public and
Catholic school
site
site
site
More School
Other
Ave Maria Catholic School
0%
7%
8%
16%
7%
63%
Pax Christi site
2%
5%
56%
7%
12%
19%
St. Mark site
0%
49%
2%
0%
12%
37%
23%
34%
0%
0%
3%
40%
for school
Castle Rock site
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Choice of Elementary School
for Children Ages 0 to 4
Number of Students
School
1st Choice
2nd Choice
Total
Ave Maria School
173
24
197
School at Pax Christi site
117
104
221
School at St. Mark site
128
79
207
School at Castle Rock site
104
34
138
Note: Total numbers represented by survey. There is overlap in 1st and 2nd choices.
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
How certain are you that you would enroll your
children in a Catholic elementary school?
(for children ages 0 to 4)
First choice for Catholic school
Ave Maria
Pax Christi
St. Mark
Castle Rock
Catholic school
site
site
site
Definitely would enroll
38%
41%
42%
36%
Likely to enroll
42%
48%
44%
54%
Uncertain about enrolling
17%
11%
15%
10%
3%
0%
0%
0%
Likely would not enroll
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
For your children ages 5 to 13, would you
transfer your children to a new Catholic
elementary school in Douglas County?
Programming error resulted in this data not being valid.
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
The tuition for each student who enrolls in a new
Catholic elementary school is expected to be
$3,900 annually. Are you able to pay this tuition?
Definitely
Likely
Uncertain
Overall
Would Enroll
To Enroll
About Enrolling
Yes
69%
78%
66%
56%
No
31%
22%
34%
44%
Note: Sorted for respondents who chose a Catholic school
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
What is the maximum annual tuition you are
able to pay for each of your children to attend a
Catholic elementary school?
Tuition Range
Percent
$3,500 or more
8%
$3,000 to $3,499
13%
$2,500 to $2,999
18%
$2,000 to $2,499
28%
Less than $2,000
35%
Note: Sorted for respondents who chose a Catholic
school but indicated they were not able to pay tuition of
$3,900.
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Family Household Income – 2004 Estimate
Highlands
Family
Castle
Castle
Ranch/
Parker
Parker
Rock
Pines
Lone Tree
- east
- west
Less than $35,000
8%
8%
5%
6%
6%
$35,000 to $49,999
8%
5%
6%
7%
5%
$50,000 to $74,999
23%
11%
16%
21%
14%
$75,000 to $99,999
22%
13%
21%
24%
23%
$100,000 to $149,999
26%
21%
30%
25%
28%
$150,000 or more
13%
42%
23%
17%
24%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Household Income
Total
Source: Claritas Inc.
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
If you did not choose to enroll your children in a
Catholic elementary school, indicate why:
Percent of Respondents
Cannot afford tuition
64%
Academic program may not be competitive
53%
Special education services may not be available
29%
School may lack adequate extracurricular activities
29%
Do not have enough information about the proposed
new elementary schools
28%
22%
Facility may be inadequate
15%
Distance is too far from my home
14%
Athletic program may not be competitive
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Note: Sorted for respondents with children ages 0 to 13
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
50%
60%
70%
Where would you enroll your children
for high school?
City of Residence
Castle
Highlands
Lone
Rock
Ranch
Tree
Parker
Other
44%
35%
53%
66%
48%
Mullen High School
2%
8%
7%
2%
0%
Bishop Machebeuf Catholic High School
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
Public high school
44%
50%
27%
29%
24%
Charter high school
8%
2%
0%
0%
0%
Private high school
2%
4%
7%
3%
21%
Home school
0%
0%
7%
0%
7%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Options
Regis Jesuit High School
Total
Note: Sorted for respondents with children ages 5 to 13
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Catholic Schools
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
High School Enrollment
School Year 2004-05
Total
School
Douglas County public schools
Enrollment (1)
Enrollment
11,526
95%
250
2%
66
1%
345
3%
12,187
100%
Mullen High School
Lutheran High School of Rockies
Regis High School-boys/girls
Total
(1)
Shows only enrollment living in Douglas County.
Some numbers are estimates.
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Percent of
High School Tuition Comparison
School Year 2004-05
School
Tuition
Fees
Total
Holy Family High School (1)
Affiliated with parish
$6,750
$350
$7,100
7,500
350
7,850
5,500
475
5,975
6,500
475
6,975
6,700
400
7,100
Affiliated with parish
6,670
200
6,870
Not affiliated
7,455
200
7,655
Regis High School
7,750
700
8,450
Not affiliated
Lutheran High School of Rockies (2)
Association member of Lutheran congregation
Non-association
Mullen High School
Machbeuf High School
(1)
Discount of $200 given for additional children.
(2)
Discounts of $500 to $600 given for additional children.
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Respondents were given this information:
The plan for Douglas County Catholic Schools proposes a
new Catholic high school. When answering the next several
questions, assume:
The proposed location is Chambers Road just south of
E-470.
The new Catholic high school would have tuition and fees
of $7,800 per student.
Tuition assistance will be available to you if there is a need.
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
If a new Catholic high school opened in Douglas
County, would you enroll your children?
Definitely No
6%
Likely No
23%
Definitely Yes
22%
Likely Yes
49%
Note: Sorted for respondents with children ages 5 to 13
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
If a new Catholic high school opened in
Douglas County, would you enroll your
children?
Where they would have enrolled:
Regis Jesuit
Mullen
Public
High School
High School
High School
Other
Definitely Yes
31%
15%
13%
22%
Likely Yes
52%
46%
43%
48%
Likely No
14%
38%
34%
30%
3%
0%
10%
0%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Definitely No
Total
Note: Sorted for respondents with children ages 5 to 13
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Are you able to pay tuition of $7,800
for each student?
No
41%
Yes
59%
Note: Sorted for respondents who answered “definitely yes” or
“likely yes” to enrolling in a Catholic high school in Douglas County
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
If no, what is the maximum annual tuition you
are able to pay for each of your children to
attend a Catholic high school?
Tuition Range
Percent
$6,000 or more
15%
$5,000 to $5,999
34%
$4,000 to $4,999
15%
$3,000 to $3,999
17%
$2,000 to $2,999
9%
Less than $2,000
10%
Note: Sorted for respondents who answered “definitely
yes” or “likely yes” to enrolling in a Catholic high school
in Douglas County
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Choice of High School
for Children Ages 5 to 13
Number Who Indicate
Percent Who
Interest in Enrolling
Will Enroll
Percent Who
Will Pay Tuition (1)
Total
Definitely Yes
231
X
100%
X
64%
=
148
X
57%
=
238
Likely Yes
521
X
80%
Total
385
Add:
+ Catholic families who did not respond to survey
+ Students from St. Thomas More
+ Students from Jefferson County/Arapahoe County
+ Non-Catholic students
Total Potential From Children Ages 5 to 13
(1)
Based on response to question 30. Assume half who said "no" to paying
tuition could be made into "yes" respondents.
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
If you did not choose to enroll your children in a
Catholic high school, indicate why:
Percent of Respondents
Cannot afford tuition
75%
Do not have enough information about the proposed
new high school
38%
Distance is too far from my home
37%
Academic program may not be competitive
33%
28%
School may lack adequate extracurricular activities
21%
Athletic program may not be competitive
13%
Special education services may not be available
10%
Facility may be inadequate
0%
10% 20%
30%
40% 50%
60% 70%
Note: Sorted for respondents who answered “likely no” or
“definitely no” to enrolling in a Catholic high school in Douglas County
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
80%
How important are each of the following factors
when choosing a school for your children?
Weighting
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Somewhat Important
Not at all Important
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
4
3
2
1
How important are each of the following factors
when choosing a school for your children?
3.96
3.98
3.98
4.00
3.93
3.89
3.84
3.80
3.71
3.71
3.62
3.56
3.61
3.67
3.56
3.50
3.51
3.71
3.49
3.73
3.45
3.25
3.45
3.50
3.42
3.25
3.36
3.27
3.09
3.12
Academic excellence
Competent and qualified teachers
Safe and secure environment
Communication between school and parents
Discipline
Technology
Honors/advanced placement classes
Extracurricular programs (clubs, activities, service)
Instruction in the Catholic faith and moral teaching
Nurturing faith development
Cost of tuition
Facilities
Location/convenience
Fine Arts program (music, theater, visual arts)
Quality of athletic programs
0.00
With children in Catholic school
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
Without children in Catholic school
4.00
Parishes
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .
Recommended Methodology
Acquire address list directly from 4 Douglas
County parishes. Lists pre-sorted for families
with children 14 or younger.
2. Pre-survey letter and brochure mailed to
sample group
3. Printed survey mailed with business reply
envelope
4. Surveys returned directly to Meitler Consultants
1.
M E IT L E R
C o n s u l t a n t s , In c .