Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dolores Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dolores Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Dolores Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Dolores Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dolores Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#873 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
77%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dolores Elementary School's ranking?
Dolores Elementary School is ranked #873 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dolores Elementary School often compared to?
Dolores Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kemper Elementary School, Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dolores Elementary School?
261 students attend Dolores Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Dolores Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dolores Elementary School?
Dolores Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dolores Elementary School offer ?
Dolores Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dolores Elementary School part of?
Dolores Elementary School is part of Dolores School District No. Re-4a.
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