Douglass Valley Elementary School

4610 Douglass Drive
Usaf Academy, CO 80840
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Douglass Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : Douglass Valley Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, serving an area of approximately 128.3 square miles in Usaf Academy, CO, with typical drive times of 10-15 minutes and an average distance of 7.1 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 14.6 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Douglass Valley Elementary School's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Prepare to Soar

School Rankings

Douglass Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglass Valley Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#587 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
33%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
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 ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
24%
37%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
12%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
51%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
10%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
49%
0.66

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
23.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing

Sports

School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Douglass Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Douglass Valley Elementary School is ranked #587 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Douglass Valley Elementary School?
306 students attend Douglass Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Douglass Valley Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Douglass Valley Elementary School?
Douglass Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Douglass Valley Elementary School offer ?
Douglass Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglass Valley Elementary School part of?
Douglass Valley Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : Douglass Valley Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, serving an area of approximately 128.3 square miles in Usaf Academy, CO, with typical drive times of 10-15 minutes and an average distance of 7.1 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 14.6 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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