Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dillon Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dillon Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Dillon Valley Elementary School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Dillon Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dillon Valley Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#878 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
55%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
39%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dillon Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Dillon Valley Elementary School is ranked #878 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dillon Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Dillon Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Cove Elementary School, Frisco Elementary School, Silverthorne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dillon Valley Elementary School?
410 students attend Dillon Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dillon Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dillon Valley Elementary School?
Dillon Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dillon Valley Elementary School offer ?
Dillon Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dillon Valley Elementary School part of?
Dillon Valley Elementary School is part of Summit School District No. Re 1.
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