Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dartmouth 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dartmouth Elementary School serves the southwest part of Aurora, CO, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dartmouth Elementary School's student population of 422 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1180 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)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
48%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
27%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
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)38.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dartmouth Elementary School's ranking?
Dartmouth Elementary School is ranked #1180 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dartmouth Elementary School often compared to?
Dartmouth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dalton Elementary School, Cimarron 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dartmouth Elementary School?
422 students attend Dartmouth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dartmouth Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dartmouth Elementary School?
Dartmouth Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dartmouth Elementary School offer ?
Dartmouth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dartmouth Elementary School part of?
Dartmouth Elementary School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A.
In what neighborhood is Dartmouth Elementary School located?
Dartmouth Elementary School is located in the Meadowood neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Meadowood.
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