Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dos Rios Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dos Rios Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dos Rios Elementary School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026
School Mascot
Thunder The Buffalo
School Rankings
Dos Rios Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dos Rios Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#1464 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
76%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
16%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Thunder The Buffalo
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dos Rios Elementary School's ranking?
Dos Rios Elementary School is ranked #1464 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dos Rios Elementary School often compared to?
Dos Rios Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chappelow K-8 Magnet School, Centennial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dos Rios Elementary School?
487 students attend Dos Rios Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Dos Rios Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dos Rios Elementary School?
Dos Rios Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dos Rios Elementary School offer ?
Dos Rios Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dos Rios Elementary School part of?
Dos Rios Elementary School is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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