1. Home
  2. Colorado
  3. Aurora
  4. Aurora Joint District No. 28
  5. Dalton Elementary School

Dalton Elementary School

Summary:

Dalton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Aurora, Colorado, serving around 410 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Aurora Joint District No. 28, which is ranked 107 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dalton Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (42.2%) and African American (17.07%) students compared to the state average. However, the school consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages on CMAS assessments in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 34.4% of Dalton students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 44.1% statewide. Dalton's student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and Hispanic students, also perform poorly compared to their peers statewide, ranking in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.44% to 67.8% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Dalton Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower than the nearby schools in the Cherry Creek School District, which is ranked much higher (28 out of 116) and has higher-performing schools, such as Sunrise Elementary, Cimarron Elementary, and Arrowhead Elementary. Dalton Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools over the past several years, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting that the school is facing persistent challenges in improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 17401 East Dartmouth Ave
       Aurora, CO  80013-2213

(303) 693-7561

District: Aurora Joint District No. 28

SchoolDigger Rank:
649th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,397 Help


Students who attend Dalton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Columbia Middle School
High:    Rangeview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  410

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.2%
White:
22.7%
African American:
17.1%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.8% Help


 See top rated Colorado elementary schools

 Compare Dalton Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Dalton Elementary School ranks worse than 68.8% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 7th among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.26. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Dalton Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Aurora Joint District No. 28.  (See more...)
Teachers
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dalton Elementary School is $17,397. 20 elementary schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dalton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dalton Elementary School 649th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Dalton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


Aurora Joint District No. 28:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Joint District No. 28 107th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Dalton Elementary School?

Rank History for Dalton Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Dalton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.13 468th 808 42.1%
2005 43.14 518th 823 37.1%
2006 33.76 586th 829 29.3%
2007 26.97 658th 852 22.8%
2008 28.28 650th 849 23.4%
2009 35.90 615th 872 29.5%
2010 46.29 548th 925 40.8%
2011 53.91 477th 935 49.0%
2012 49.93 511th 935 45.3%
2013 55.90 451st 954 52.7%
2014 42.36 583rd 962 39.4%
2015 28.93 641st 938 31.7%
2016 37.77 529th 914 42.1%
2017 45.49 449th 929 51.7%
2018 34.22 579th 917 36.9%
2019 23.52 728th 965 24.6%
2021 24.14 573rd 710 19.3%
2022 27.22 646th 921 29.9%
2023 28.04 627th 933 32.8%
2024 27.26 649th 943 31.2%
See the entire list of Colorado Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dalton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.65 211th 308 31.5%
2019 26.25 282nd 332 15.1%
2022 51.12 82nd 203 59.6%
2024 47.92 182nd 365 50.1%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Dalton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.28 445th 690 35.5%
2019 25.54 556th 758 26.6%
2022 34.51 387th 595 35.0%
2023 30.73 439th 642 31.6%
2024 25.04 510th 684 25.4%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Dalton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.36 562nd 693 18.9%
2019 12.91 693rd 764 9.3%
2022 15.33 514th 594 13.5%
2023 19.33 534th 649 17.7%
2024 17.14 570th 683 16.5%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Dalton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.04 51st 172 70.3%
2019 44.12 140th 270 48.1%
2022 34.81 90th 153 41.2%
2023 47.47 100th 197 49.2%
2024 28.91 176th 242 27.3%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Dalton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.29 306th 337 9.2%
2019 10.17 572nd 596 4.0%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Dalton Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 
Help






Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)
50%

0%

50%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, January 30, 2014

Open Quote The staff is very communicative in the development of all my kids. They are helpful in providing guidance to advance their learning at home as well. They work very hard to make sure your children are on track to reach your goals as well as the requirements. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, May 18, 2009

Open Quote Dalton has always been very attentive to my child and has incredible school spirit. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dalton Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 526 26 33 19 6 n/a n/a 0 610
1989 521 32 28 16 4 n/a n/a 0 601
1990 528 45 29 18 2 n/a n/a 0 622
1991 502 45 25 18 2 n/a n/a 0 592
1992 508 47 29 21 1 n/a n/a 0 606
1993 513 41 33 19 3 n/a n/a 0 609
1994 477 46 36 24 2 n/a n/a 0 585
1995 422 51 46 52 2 n/a n/a 0 573
1996 422 51 46 52 2 n/a n/a 0 573
1997 405 54 41 38 4 n/a n/a 0 542
1998 395 64 36 40 4 n/a n/a 0 539
1999 383 69 33 58 3 n/a n/a 0 546
2000 361 58 23 79 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2001 341 70 26 89 2 n/a n/a 0 528
2002 333 92 18 113 2 n/a n/a 0 558
2003 333 92 18 113 2 n/a n/a 0 558
2004 325 86 31 114 4 n/a n/a 0 560
2005 304 84 29 118 5 n/a n/a 0 540
2006 269 100 39 139 9 n/a n/a 0 556
2007 266 79 46 166 6 n/a n/a 0 563
2008 242 78 40 169 5 n/a n/a 0 534
2009 241 75 38 168 8 n/a n/a 0 530
2010 250 88 34 188 8 n/a n/a 0 568
2011 221 85 35 187 7 1 22 0 558
2012 198 87 31 180 4 1 26 0 527
2013 208 98 24 182 4 0 31 0 547
2014 197 108 28 170 6 0 30 0 539
2015 192 121 15 194 4 0 42 0 568
2016 196 103 18 165 3 0 43 0 528
2017 190 83 17 180 3 0 50 0 523
2018 175 89 23 181 2 2 42 0 514
2019 164 69 15 169 1 4 58 0 480
2020 147 64 14 165 1 4 42 0 437
2021 127 63 15 174 1 3 44 0 427
2022 115 66 19 170 3 7 37 0 417
2023 93 70 24 173 2 6 42 0 410

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dalton Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 610 29.0 21.0 n/a
1989 601 26.8 22.4 2.8
1990 622 25.8 24.1 4.7
1991 592 26.1 22.6 3
1992 606 27.1 22.3 n/a
1993 609 28.5 21.4 5.7
1994 585 25.5 22.9 7
1995 573 25.4 22.5 8.4
1996 573 25.4 22.5 8.4
1997 542 27.0 20.1 9
1998 539 23.4 23.0 8.7
1999 546 24.3 22.5 7.1
2000 522 25.8 20.2 15.7
2001 528 27.4 19.3 16.7
2002 558 31.6 17.7 21.3
2003 558 31.6 17.7 21.3
2004 560 30.1 18.6 24.8
2005 540 29.0 18.6 26.1
2006 556 28.0 19.9 32
2007 563 28.0 20.1 39.4
2008 534 29.0 18.4 37.3
2009 530 25.5 20.8 40.6
2010 568 29.0 19.5 45.4
2011 558 28.8 19.3 50.9
2012 527 27.5 19.1 47.8
2013 547 26.4 20.6 47
2014 539 24.3 22.1 49.5
2015 568 26.0 21.8 54
2016 528 26.0 20.3 51.1
2017 523 25.6 20.4 51.2
2018 514 21.7 23.6 55.6
2019 480 21.0 22.8 54
2020 437 21.1 20.6 56.3
2021 427 22.6 18.8 56.4
2022 417 22.7 18.3 57.1
2023 410 25.7 15.9 67.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dalton Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 610 29.0 21.0 n/a
1989 601 26.8 22.4 2.8
1990 622 25.8 24.1 4.7
1991 592 26.1 22.6 3
1992 606 27.1 22.3 n/a
1993 609 28.5 21.4 5.7
1994 585 25.5 22.9 7
1995 573 25.4 22.5 8.4
1996 573 25.4 22.5 8.4
1997 542 27.0 20.1 9
1998 539 23.4 23.0 8.7
1999 546 24.3 22.5 7.1
2000 522 25.8 20.2 15.7
2001 528 27.4 19.3 16.7
2002 558 31.6 17.7 21.3
2003 558 31.6 17.7 21.3
2004 560 30.1 18.6 24.8
2005 540 29.0 18.6 26.1
2006 556 28.0 19.9 32
2007 563 28.0 20.1 39.4
2008 534 29.0 18.4 37.3
2009 530 25.5 20.8 40.6
2010 568 29.0 19.5 45.4
2011 558 28.8 19.3 50.9
2012 527 27.5 19.1 47.8
2013 547 26.4 20.6 47
2014 539 24.3 22.1 49.5
2015 568 26.0 21.8 54
2016 528 26.0 20.3 51.1
2017 523 25.6 20.4 51.2
2018 514 21.7 23.6 55.6
2019 480 21.0 22.8 54
2020 437 21.1 20.6 56.3
2021 427 22.6 18.8 56.4
2022 417 22.7 18.3 57.1
2023 410 25.7 15.9 67.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dalton Elementary School

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,746
2020 $13,305
2021 $14,521
2022 $16,386
2023 $17,397

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dalton Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 728th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 627th of 933 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dalton Elementary School)29.720.6
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)22.819.8
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Dalton Elementary School)28.412.5
 15.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)23.718
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dalton Elementary School)40.534.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)2723.3
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Dalton Elementary School)15.122.2
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)1715.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Dalton Elementary School)21.531.4
 9.9%
   5th Grade Science (Aurora Joint District No. 28)15.914.6
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dalton Elementary School)35.446.3
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)28.524.6
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Dalton Elementary School)16.527.8
 11.3%
   5th Grade Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)19.317
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dalton Elementary School)35.433.3
 2.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)26.423.3
 3.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Dalton Elementary School)19.720.5
 0.8%
   All Grades Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)18.215.2
 3%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students480410
 14.6%
African American6970
 1.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1524
 60%
Hispanic169173
 2.4%
Pacific Islander46
 50%
White16493
 43.3%
Two or More Races5842
 27.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54%67.8%
 13.8%

Schools Near Dalton Elementary School








Frequently Asked Questions about Dalton Elementary School

Dalton Elementary School ranks 649th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 410 students attended Dalton Elementary School.

Students who attend Dalton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Columbia Middle School
High : Rangeview High School

Students at Dalton Elementary School are 42% Hispanic, 23% White, 17% African American, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.


Rate Dalton Elementary School!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

COColorado Elementary School Rankings

COColorado District Rankings

Schools in Aurora, CO

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Dalton Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 625 milliseconds.