Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dillon Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dillon Valley Elementary School serves the northeast part of Dillon, CO, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 12.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point being about 6.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
Dillon Valley Elementary School's student population of 395 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 Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dillon Valley 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 Dillon Valley Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#878 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dillon Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Dillon Valley Elementary School is ranked #878 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dillon Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Dillon Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Cove Elementary School, Frisco Elementary School, Silverthorne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dillon Valley Elementary School?
395 students attend Dillon Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dillon Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dillon Valley Elementary School?
Dillon Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dillon Valley Elementary School offer ?
Dillon Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dillon Valley Elementary School part of?
Dillon Valley Elementary School is part of Summit School District No. Re 1.
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