Serving 240 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Cove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit Cove Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit Cove Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Cove Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#639 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
65%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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 #639 out of 1,779 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, Frisco Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
240 students attend Summit Cove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Summit Cove Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Cove Elementary School?
Summit Cove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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
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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