Below Average
#1514 of 1,815 schools in CO
Del Norte Elementary School
Elementary School · Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 · Del Norte, CO
An Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
950 FRENCH STREET, Del Norte, CO 81132
- Math 18% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Del Norte Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 67 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Del Norte Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average286/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Del Norte), 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
$58,889
Median home value
$192,100
Median rent
$947/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Upper Rio Grande School District C-7
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Del Norte Elementary School is listed in Upper Rio Grande School District C-7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Del Norte Elementary School
Del Norte Elementary School is a public elementary school in Del Norte, CO, part of Upper Rio Grande School District C-7, serving approximately 184 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,514 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Del Norte Elementary School
What grades does Del Norte Elementary School serve?
Del Norte Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Del Norte Elementary School?
Del Norte Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Norte Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Norte Elementary School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Del Norte Elementary School rank in CO?
Del Norte Elementary School ranks #1,514 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Del Norte Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Del Norte Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Del Norte Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Del Norte Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Del Norte Elementary School a charter school?
No, Del Norte Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Del Norte Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Del Norte Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Del Norte Elementary School?
60.9% of students at Del Norte 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Rio Grande County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (719) 657-4030
- Area population (ZIP 81132)
- 3,309
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 51.1
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 81132; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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