For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 680 students in Dolores School District No. Re-4a. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Dolores School District No. Re-4a have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
680 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dolores School District No. Re-4a, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.62
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
14%
36%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
78%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,607 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,540 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,607
$15,473
Spending / Student
$11,540
$15,791
Best Dolores School District No. Re-4a Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dolores Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12th And Hillside
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-4688
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-4688
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Dolores Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Dolores High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1550 Hillside Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7277
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7277
Gr: PK | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
Dolores School District No. Re-4a manages 4 public schools serving 680 students.
What is the rank of Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
Dolores School District No. Re-4a is ranked #90 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
78% of Dolores School District No. Re-4a students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
Dolores School District No. Re-4a has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Dolores School District No. Re-4a's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,540 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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