Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Eldorado Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Eldorado Elementary School serves the northern part of Littleton, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eldorado Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Eldorado Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eldorado Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eldorado 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
#177 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-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 Eldorado Elementary School's ranking?
Eldorado Elementary School is ranked #177 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Eldorado Elementary School often compared to?
Eldorado Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saddle Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Eldorado Elementary School?
377 students attend Eldorado Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Eldorado Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eldorado Elementary School?
Eldorado Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eldorado Elementary School offer ?
Eldorado Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eldorado Elementary School part of?
Eldorado Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Eldorado Elementary School located?
Eldorado Elementary School is located in the Westridge neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in Westridge.
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