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Dolores Elementary School

Summary:

Dolores Elementary School is a public K-5 school in the small town of Dolores, Colorado, serving 269 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1. While the school performs moderately well compared to the district and state, it faces some challenges in terms of its overall ranking and achievement gaps between student subgroups.

Dolores Elementary School stands out for its higher percentage of White students (78.44%) compared to nearby schools, as well as its generally stronger academic performance, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts (46.9% proficient or better) and 3rd grade Math (46% proficient or better). However, the school's 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking between 397 and 557 out of 710 to 943 Colorado elementary schools over the past several years indicate room for improvement. The school's female students and low socioeconomic status students perform better than their male counterparts, suggesting the need to address achievement gaps.

Compared to nearby schools, Dolores Elementary outperforms Mesa Elementary School and the Montezuma-Cortez School District, but lags behind the higher-performing Pleasant View Charter School and Lewis-Arriola Elementary School. The school's student population has also declined slightly in recent years, from 269 students in 2022-2023 to 198 students in 2021-2022, though its staffing has remained relatively stable.


Detail:

Public K-5

 12th And Hillside
       Dolores, CO  81323

(970) 882-4688

District: Dolores School District No. Re-4A

SchoolDigger Rank:
501st of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools


Students who attend Dolores Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Dolores High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.4%
Hispanic:
11.9%
American Indian:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.9% Help


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Compare Details Dolores Elementary School ranks worse than 53.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dolores Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dolores Elementary School 501st of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Dolores Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dolores School District No. Re-4A:

SchoolDigger ranks Dolores School District No. Re-4A 63rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dolores Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dolores Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.24 424th 808 47.5%
2005 59.58 366th 823 55.5%
2006 43.11 506th 829 39.0%
2007 54.26 436th 852 48.8%
2008 53.02 444th 849 47.7%
2009 38.15 603rd 872 30.8%
2010 56.36 448th 925 51.6%
2011 62.81 375th 935 59.9%
2012 62.32 368th 935 60.6%
2013 49.90 519th 954 45.6%
2014 43.62 564th 962 41.4%
2015 19.90 750th 938 20.0%
2016 22.88 700th 914 23.4%
2017 22.69 710th 929 23.6%
2018 37.26 544th 917 40.7%
2019 42.88 519th 965 46.2%
2021 48.29 397th 710 44.1%
2022 36.91 544th 921 40.9%
2023 35.66 557th 933 40.3%
2024 42.40 501st 943 46.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dolores Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.23 161st 308 47.7%
2019 47.49 165th 332 50.3%
2023 43.28 156th 265 41.1%
2024 41.43 211th 365 42.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Dolores Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.94 321st 690 53.5%
2019 37.81 444th 758 41.4%
2022 40.38 346th 595 41.8%
2023 32.51 427th 642 33.5%
2024 36.39 435th 684 36.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Dolores Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.92 458th 693 33.9%
2019 41.62 418th 764 45.3%
2022 21.55 462nd 594 22.2%
2023 24.21 486th 649 25.1%
2024 31.32 446th 683 34.7%
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Rank History for White students at Dolores Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.25 213th 337 36.8%
2019 53.81 262nd 596 56.0%
2021 29.21 243rd 288 15.6%
2023 11.76 497th 525 5.3%
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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.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dolores Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 206 0 2 29 13 n/a n/a 0 250
1989 222 0 1 28 15 n/a n/a 0 266
1990 201 0 1 30 29 n/a n/a 0 261
1991 246 0 2 33 20 n/a n/a 0 301
1992 242 0 0 46 23 n/a n/a 0 311
1993 225 0 0 35 22 n/a n/a 0 282
1994 224 0 0 39 14 n/a n/a 0 277
1995 267 3 1 25 33 n/a n/a 0 329
1996 267 3 1 25 33 n/a n/a 0 329
1997 261 2 1 25 23 n/a n/a 0 312
1998 258 2 0 24 33 n/a n/a 0 317
1999 231 2 3 30 27 n/a n/a 0 293
2000 236 0 2 34 21 n/a n/a 0 293
2001 260 0 4 27 19 n/a n/a 0 310
2002 275 6 3 26 27 n/a n/a 0 337
2003 275 6 3 26 27 n/a n/a 0 337
2004 265 5 2 30 11 n/a n/a 0 313
2005 238 3 2 28 12 n/a n/a 0 283
2006 260 3 5 38 15 n/a n/a 0 321
2007 249 2 5 32 7 n/a n/a 0 295
2008 239 2 5 31 11 n/a n/a 0 288
2009 226 3 2 32 12 n/a n/a 0 275
2010 222 2 3 28 13 n/a n/a 0 268
2011 237 1 2 31 9 0 3 0 283
2012 240 1 1 37 7 0 3 0 289
2013 270 1 1 30 9 2 5 0 318
2014 267 1 1 38 9 0 9 0 325
2015 270 0 0 50 14 0 4 0 338
2016 309 0 0 75 21 1 8 0 414
2017 294 0 0 74 19 2 10 0 399
2018 288 1 0 77 22 2 6 0 396
2019 282 0 0 64 20 3 8 0 377
2020 260 0 0 68 22 0 10 0 360
2021 214 0 0 44 18 0 7 0 283
2022 221 0 0 43 13 0 7 0 284
2023 211 1 0 32 16 0 9 0 269

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 Dolores Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 16.0 15.6 n/a
1989 266 17.0 15.6 37.2
1990 261 16.0 16.3 28.7
1991 301 15.0 20.0 38.2
1992 311 16.0 19.4 33.1
1993 282 15.8 17.8 37.9
1994 277 17.1 16.2 33.9
1995 329 16.8 19.6 41.3
1996 329 16.8 19.6 41.3
1997 312 19.3 16.2 40.4
1998 317 19.7 16.1 38.5
1999 293 18.6 15.8 37.9
2000 293 20.4 14.4 54.3
2001 310 21.4 14.5 46.5
2002 337 23.3 14.5 50.1
2003 337 23.3 14.5 50.1
2004 313 25.1 12.5 48.6
2005 283 21.0 13.5 45.6
2006 321 24.2 13.3 39.9
2007 295 24.4 12.1 48.8
2008 288 22.0 13.1 50.3
2009 275 21.4 12.9 46.2
2010 268 21.3 12.5 50.4
2011 283 22.0 12.8 44.5
2012 289 20.6 14.0 46.7
2013 318 21.6 14.7 45.9
2014 325 22.0 14.7 49.5
2015 338 24.0 14.0 47.6
2016 414 28.0 14.7 51.2
2017 399 27.2 14.6 42.9
2018 396 28.0 14.1 41.4
2019 377 28.8 13.0 48.5
2020 360 26.2 13.7 44.7
2021 283 23.7 11.9 47.7
2022 284 24.0 11.8 30.6
2023 269 20.4 13.1 43.9

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 Dolores Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 16.0 15.6 n/a
1989 266 17.0 15.6 37.2
1990 261 16.0 16.3 28.7
1991 301 15.0 20.0 38.2
1992 311 16.0 19.4 33.1
1993 282 15.8 17.8 37.9
1994 277 17.1 16.2 33.9
1995 329 16.8 19.6 41.3
1996 329 16.8 19.6 41.3
1997 312 19.3 16.2 40.4
1998 317 19.7 16.1 38.5
1999 293 18.6 15.8 37.9
2000 293 20.4 14.4 54.3
2001 310 21.4 14.5 46.5
2002 337 23.3 14.5 50.1
2003 337 23.3 14.5 50.1
2004 313 25.1 12.5 48.6
2005 283 21.0 13.5 45.6
2006 321 24.2 13.3 39.9
2007 295 24.4 12.1 48.8
2008 288 22.0 13.1 50.3
2009 275 21.4 12.9 46.2
2010 268 21.3 12.5 50.4
2011 283 22.0 12.8 44.5
2012 289 20.6 14.0 46.7
2013 318 21.6 14.7 45.9
2014 325 22.0 14.7 49.5
2015 338 24.0 14.0 47.6
2016 414 28.0 14.7 51.2
2017 399 27.2 14.6 42.9
2018 396 28.0 14.1 41.4
2019 377 28.8 13.0 48.5
2020 360 26.2 13.7 44.7
2021 283 23.7 11.9 47.7
2022 284 24.0 11.8 30.6
2023 269 20.4 13.1 43.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dolores Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,039
2020 $9,665
2021 $10,349
2022 $11,535
2023 $12,649

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dolores Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 519th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 557th of 933 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dolores Elementary School)43.336.2
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dolores School District No. Re-4A)43.336.2
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Dolores Elementary School)57.638.3
 19.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Dolores School District No. Re-4A)57.638.3
 19.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dolores Elementary School)56.741.1
 15.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dolores School District No. Re-4A)56.741.1
 15.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Dolores Elementary School)37.330.9
 6.4%
   4th Grade Math (Dolores School District No. Re-4A)37.330.9
 6.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Dolores Elementary School)23.727.5
 3.8%
   5th Grade Science (Dolores School District No. Re-4A)23.727.5
 3.8%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dolores Elementary School)37.128.8
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dolores School District No. Re-4A)37.128.8
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Dolores Elementary School)22.623.1
 0.5%
   5th Grade Math (Dolores School District No. Re-4A)22.623.1
 0.5%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dolores Elementary School)41.735.5
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Dolores School District No. Re-4A)38.432.1
 6.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Dolores Elementary School)34.530.5
 4%
   All Grades Math (Dolores School District No. Re-4A)27.124.5
 2.6%
   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 Students377269
 28.6%
African American01
American Indian2016
 20%
Asian00
Hispanic6432
 50%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White282211
 25.2%
Two or More Races89
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.5%43.9%
 4.7%

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

High : Dolores High School

Students at Dolores Elementary School are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

Dolores Elementary School ranks 501st of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Dolores Elementary School.


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