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#1154 of 1,815 schools in CO
Dolores Elementary School
Elementary School · Dolores School District No. Re-4a · Dolores, CO
A Dolores School District No. Re-4a elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. BOX 727, Dolores, CO 81323
- Math 30% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dolores Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dolores 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average496/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,864
Median home value
$338,900
Median rent
$1,041/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Dolores School District No. Re-4a
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,201NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dolores Elementary School is listed in Dolores School District No. Re-4A; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dolores Elementary School
Dolores Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dolores, CO, part of Dolores School District No. Re-4a, serving approximately 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,154 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dolores Elementary School
What grades does Dolores Elementary School serve?
Dolores Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dolores Elementary School?
Dolores Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dolores Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dolores Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dolores Elementary School rank in CO?
Dolores Elementary School ranks #1,154 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Dolores Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dolores Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Dolores Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dolores Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dolores Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dolores Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dolores Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dolores Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dolores Elementary School?
51.0% of students at Dolores 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Montezuma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (970) 882-4688
- Area population (ZIP 81323)
- 5,193
- Area median age
- 47
Official sources & links
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 81323; 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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