Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Douglass Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Douglass Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Douglass Valley Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Douglass Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglass Valley Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#696 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
35%
Black
8%
5%
White
54%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglass Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Douglass Valley Elementary School is ranked #696 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Douglass Valley Elementary School?
296 students attend Douglass Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Douglass Valley Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglass Valley Elementary School?
Douglass Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Douglass Valley Elementary School offer ?
Douglass Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Douglass Valley Elementary School part of?
Douglass Valley Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
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