Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dora Moore Ece-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dora Moore Ece-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dora Moore Ece-8 School's student population of 317 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
317 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Dora Moore Ece-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dora Moore Ece-8 School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1214 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
30%
36%

Black
24%
5%

White
31%
50%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dora Moore Ece-8 School's ranking?
Dora Moore Ece-8 School is ranked #1214 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dora Moore Ece-8 School?
317 students attend Dora Moore Ece-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Dora Moore Ece-8 School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dora Moore Ece-8 School?
Dora Moore Ece-8 School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dora Moore Ece-8 School offer ?
Dora Moore Ece-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dora Moore Ece-8 School part of?
Dora Moore Ece-8 School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Dora Moore Ece-8 School located?
Dora Moore Ece-8 School is located in the Central neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Central.
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