Serving 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Summit Cove Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (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 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Summit Cove Elementary School serves the eastern part of Dillon, CO, covering an area of approximately 85.7 square miles. Most families live within a typical 15-20 minute drive, with an average distance of 9.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 12.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summit Cove Elementary School's student population of 222 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Summit Cove 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 Summit Cove 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
#686 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Summit Cove Elementary School's ranking?
Summit Cove Elementary School is ranked #686 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Summit Cove Elementary School often compared to?
Summit Cove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dillon Valley Elementary School, Silverthorne Elementary School, Upper Blue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Summit Cove Elementary School?
222 students attend Summit Cove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Summit Cove Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Cove Elementary School?
Summit Cove Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Summit Cove Elementary School offer ?
Summit Cove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit Cove Elementary School part of?
Summit Cove Elementary School is part of Summit School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Summit Cove Elementary School located?
Summit Cove Elementary School is located in the Summit Cove neighborhood of Dillon, CO.
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