Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dalton 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dalton Elementary School serves the southwest part of Aurora, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dalton Elementary School's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dalton 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 Dalton Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
42%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
18%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
23%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dalmatians
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dalton Elementary School's ranking?
Dalton Elementary School is ranked #1111 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dalton Elementary School often compared to?
Dalton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vassar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dalton Elementary School?
430 students attend Dalton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Dalton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dalton Elementary School?
Dalton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dalton Elementary School offer ?
Dalton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dalton Elementary School part of?
Dalton Elementary School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A.
In what neighborhood is Dalton Elementary School located?
Dalton Elementary School is located in the Aurora Knolls Hutchinson Heights neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Aurora Knolls Hutchinson Heights.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
My daughter has attended Dalton Elementary for the past six years. The teachers (except one) all go above and beyond for their students. A new principal, as well as a new Assistant Principal, started a few years ago and the staff has much better leadership than it had under the previous personnel. The key to improving students'' grades/performance is parental involvement. Too many parents are NOT involved in their child's education - they just drop them off and pick them up. Each month the PTSO meetings (usually) have less than ten parents in attendance. Mostly it is staff and the PTSO board at the meetings. This is an awesome school where your child's learning abilities are only limited by the amount the parent/parents is/are invested.
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