Eldorado Elementary School
Tel:
(303) 387-6325
- Eldorado Elementary School serves 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Eldorado Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Eldorado Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Eldorado Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 492 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Eldorado Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Eldorado Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #231 out of 1768 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 34% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 78% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County School District No. Re 1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Eldorado Elementary School is Thunderridge High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ranch View Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Saddle Ranch Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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0.7 miles
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(303) 387-6400 0.7 PK-6 494 - Littleton Thunderridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,070 students
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1991 Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2000 0.7 9-12 2,070 - Littleton Trailblazer Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 418 students
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Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6250 1.0 PK-6 418 - Littleton Bear Canyon Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 509 students
1.1 miles
9660 Salford Lane
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6475 1.1 PK-6 509
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