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#785 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 43% in state
Dakota Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah · Aurora, CO
A Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3950 SOUTH KIRK WAY, Aurora, CO 80013
- Math 36% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dakota Valley Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dakota Valley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,074/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,167
Median home value
$453,700
Median rent
$1,978/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Aurora Frontier K-8Enrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 757 | Compare → |
| Aspen Crossing Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Mountain Vista Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 635 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah
- Schools in district
- 70
- Rank in district
- #35 of 70
- District spending per student
- $15,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dakota Valley Elementary School is listed in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dakota Valley Elementary School
Dakota Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Aurora, CO, part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, serving approximately 584 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #785 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dakota Valley Elementary School
What grades does Dakota Valley Elementary School serve?
Dakota Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dakota Valley Elementary School?
Dakota Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota Valley Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dakota Valley Elementary School rank in CO?
Dakota Valley Elementary School ranks #785 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Dakota Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dakota Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dakota Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dakota Valley Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dakota Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dakota Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dakota Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dakota Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dakota Valley Elementary School?
41.3% of students at Dakota Valley Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 584
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (720) 886-3000
- Area population (ZIP 80013)
- 74,732
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80013; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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