Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dos Rios 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dos Rios Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dos Rios Elementary School's student population of 285 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dos Rios Elementary 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 Dos Rios Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#952 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
34%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
63%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dos Rios Elementary School's ranking?
Dos Rios Elementary School is ranked #952 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dos Rios Elementary School often compared to?
Dos Rios Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Emerson School At Columbus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dos Rios Elementary School?
285 students attend Dos Rios Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Dos Rios Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dos Rios Elementary School?
Dos Rios Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dos Rios Elementary School offer ?
Dos Rios Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dos Rios Elementary School part of?
Dos Rios Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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