Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Del Norte 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Del Norte Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Del Norte, CO, covering approximately 587.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 11.6 miles and the furthest edge located 27.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Del Norte Elementary School's student population of 187 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Rankings
Del Norte 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 Del Norte Elementary School is 0.56, which is less 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
#1369 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Del Norte Elementary School's ranking?
Del Norte Elementary School is ranked #1369 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Del Norte Elementary School often compared to?
Del Norte Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sargent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Del Norte Elementary School?
187 students attend Del Norte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Del Norte Elementary School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Del Norte Elementary School?
Del Norte Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Del Norte Elementary School offer ?
Del Norte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Del Norte Elementary School part of?
Del Norte Elementary School is part of Upper Rio Grande School District C-7.
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