Eldorado Elementary School

Summary:

Eldorado Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 392. As part of the Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, Eldorado Elementary has consistently been among the top elementary schools in Colorado, currently ranked 86 out of 943 schools statewide.

Eldorado Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the Douglas County School District and the state of Colorado in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 67.7% of Eldorado students were proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to 62.3% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In CMAS/Math, 64.5% of Eldorado students were proficient or better, compared to 52.3% for the district and 34.2% for the state. Additionally, Eldorado Elementary maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.2 to 15 students per teacher in recent years, indicating a greater level of individual attention and support for students.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Douglas County School District, such as Ben Franklin Academy, Summit View Elementary School, and Littleton Academy, Eldorado Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics, making it a standout school within the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1305 Timbervale Trail
       Highlands Ranch, CO  80126-2600


(303) 387-6325

District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,492 Help


Students who attend Eldorado Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ranch View Middle School
High:    Thunderridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.4%
Hispanic:
17.6%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Eldorado Elementary School ranks better than 90.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 15th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.14. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Eldorado Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eldorado Elementary School is $16,492, which is the 7th highest among 58 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eldorado Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eldorado Elementary School 86th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Eldorado Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Douglas County School District No. Re 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County School District No. Re 1 5th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eldorado Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Eldorado Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.21 123rd 808 84.8%
2005 77.65 172nd 823 79.1%
2006 80.53 124th 829 85.0%
2007 72.48 233rd 852 72.7%
2008 73.15 224th 849 73.6%
2009 79.50 160th 872 81.7%
2010 73.47 237th 925 74.4%
2011 77.95 187th 935 80.0%
2012 80.39 150th 935 84.0%
2013 81.62 146th 954 84.7%
2014 73.69 242nd 962 74.8%
2015 58.86 340th 938 63.8%
2016 55.71 363rd 914 60.3%
2017 52.96 388th 929 58.2%
2018 81.31 156th 917 83.0%
2019 84.70 120th 965 87.6%
2021 95.00 35th 710 95.1%
2022 88.54 82nd 921 91.1%
2023 85.11 118th 933 87.4%
2024 89.14 86th 943 90.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Eldorado Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.53 104th 690 84.9%
2019 78.93 131st 758 82.7%
2021 92.49 22nd 351 93.7%
2022 83.72 76th 595 87.2%
2023 75.80 137th 642 78.7%
2024 83.59 87th 684 87.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Eldorado Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.03 173rd 693 75.0%
2019 81.30 114th 764 85.1%
2021 89.81 39th 352 88.9%
2022 81.41 92nd 594 84.5%
2023 81.43 101st 649 84.4%
2024 84.97 77th 683 88.7%
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Rank History for White students at Eldorado Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.72 152nd 337 54.9%
2019 71.64 136th 596 77.2%
2021 90.85 19th 288 93.4%
2022 78.89 73rd 454 83.9%
2023 76.99 89th 525 83.0%
2024 76.86 94th 539 82.6%
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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.

Eldorado Elementary School Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Open Quote A standout neighborhood school and we are proud to be part of the Panther Family! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 23, 2019

Open Quote Test scores are improving in this neighborhood school! New science lab! Welcoming environment! Small class sizes! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 28, 2016

Open Quote Love this neighborhood school! I have two children there and I am an active parent. The thought process and consideration that go into each decision is incredible! I am confident that the STUDENT is the priority at this school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Eldorado Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 412 7 26 44 11 n/a n/a 0 500
2003 412 7 26 44 11 n/a n/a 0 500
2004 445 13 27 52 6 n/a n/a 0 543
2005 503 14 32 56 9 n/a n/a 0 614
2006 541 19 50 61 9 n/a n/a 0 680
2007 547 25 48 55 6 n/a n/a 0 681
2008 547 21 42 53 7 n/a n/a 0 670
2009 567 13 41 46 4 n/a n/a 0 671
2010 548 12 42 48 4 n/a n/a 0 654
2011 511 8 44 80 0 1 19 0 663
2012 481 8 40 69 3 1 23 0 625
2013 471 6 31 70 6 1 24 0 609
2014 461 2 30 64 1 1 29 0 588
2015 460 4 26 57 2 1 27 0 577
2016 424 3 23 56 1 0 33 0 540
2017 402 10 22 60 3 0 25 0 522
2018 382 13 22 47 3 0 25 0 492
2019 350 7 19 41 3 0 28 0 448
2020 350 5 27 47 0 0 22 0 451
2021 306 8 18 59 0 1 24 0 416
2022 309 9 16 58 0 0 28 0 420
2023 268 8 15 69 1 0 31 0 392

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 Eldorado Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 500 27.8 18.0 2.4
2003 500 27.8 18.0 2.4
2004 543 29.2 18.6 1.7
2005 614 32.3 19.0 2.1
2006 680 36.5 18.6 2.8
2007 681 38.2 17.8 3.5
2008 670 37.2 18.0 1.8
2009 671 38.3 17.5 3
2010 654 37.0 17.6 4.7
2011 663 33.7 19.6 5.7
2012 625 31.1 20.0 6.4
2013 609 32.1 18.9 6.7
2014 588 31.2 18.8 7
2015 577 31.0 18.6 5.2
2016 540 28.0 19.2 8.7
2017 522 27.0 19.3 7.1
2018 492 27.6 17.8 7.5
2019 448 26.1 17.1 8.7
2020 451 26.5 17.0 8
2021 416 28.6 14.5 8.4
2022 420 27.9 15.0 10.5
2023 392 27.5 14.2 8.4

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 Eldorado Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 500 27.8 18.0 2.4
2003 500 27.8 18.0 2.4
2004 543 29.2 18.6 1.7
2005 614 32.3 19.0 2.1
2006 680 36.5 18.6 2.8
2007 681 38.2 17.8 3.5
2008 670 37.2 18.0 1.8
2009 671 38.3 17.5 3
2010 654 37.0 17.6 4.7
2011 663 33.7 19.6 5.7
2012 625 31.1 20.0 6.4
2013 609 32.1 18.9 6.7
2014 588 31.2 18.8 7
2015 577 31.0 18.6 5.2
2016 540 28.0 19.2 8.7
2017 522 27.0 19.3 7.1
2018 492 27.6 17.8 7.5
2019 448 26.1 17.1 8.7
2020 451 26.5 17.0 8
2021 416 28.6 14.5 8.4
2022 420 27.9 15.0 10.5
2023 392 27.5 14.2 8.4

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 Eldorado Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,377
2020 $13,310
2021 $13,922
2022 $15,011
2023 $16,492

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eldorado 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 120th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 118th of 933 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eldorado Elementary School)61.876.5
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)5258
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Eldorado Elementary School)69.180
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)52.659.4
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eldorado Elementary School)81.762.2
 19.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)5959.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Eldorado Elementary School)5556.8
 1.8%
   4th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)44.748.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Eldorado Elementary School)38.360.7
 22.4%
   5th Grade Science (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)47.750.7
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eldorado Elementary School)65.262.1
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)59.164.5
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Eldorado Elementary School)51.149.1
 2%
   5th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)44.852.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Eldorado Elementary School)76.471.9
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)60.365.1
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Eldorado Elementary School)49.141.8
 7.3%
   6th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)45.147.7
 2.6%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Eldorado Elementary School)71.868.2
 3.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)56.761.6
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Eldorado Elementary School)56.256.3
 0.1%
   All Grades Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)46.550.7
 4.2%
   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 Students448392
 12.5%
African American78
 14.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian1915
 21.1%
Hispanic4169
 68.3%
Pacific Islander00
White350268
 23.4%
Two or More Races2831
 10.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.7%8.4%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Eldorado Elementary School

Yes. Eldorado Elementary School ranks in the top 9.1% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students at Eldorado Elementary School are 68% White, 18% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

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

Middle : Ranch View Middle School
High : Thunderridge High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 392 students attended Eldorado Elementary School.


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