Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dos Rios 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 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dos Rios Elementary School serves the southwest part of Evans, CO, encompassing an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dos Rios Elementary School's student population of 499 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dos Rios 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 Dos Rios Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#1464 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Thunder The Buffalo
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dos Rios Elementary School's ranking?
Dos Rios Elementary School is ranked #1464 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dos Rios Elementary School often compared to?
Dos Rios Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Elementary School, Chappelow K-8 Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dos Rios Elementary School?
499 students attend Dos Rios Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Dos Rios Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dos Rios Elementary School?
Dos Rios Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dos Rios Elementary School offer ?
Dos Rios Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dos Rios Elementary School part of?
Dos Rios Elementary School is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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