Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Eldorado K-8 School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eldorado K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Eldorado K-8 School's student population of 612 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eldorado K-8 School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eldorado K-8 School is 0.41, 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
#135 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
8%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
76%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eldorado K-8 School's ranking?
Eldorado K-8 School is ranked #135 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Eldorado K-8 School often compared to?
Eldorado K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monarch K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Eldorado K-8 School?
612 students attend Eldorado K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Eldorado K-8 School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eldorado K-8 School?
Eldorado K-8 School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Eldorado K-8 School offer ?
Eldorado K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Eldorado K-8 School part of?
Eldorado K-8 School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
School Reviews
5 9/29/2021
I have paid closer attention to this school as I talk with more parents as my kids get involved in local activities. We have a kid who has gone through elementary and into middle school as well as a second one working through elementary. With a sample size of two, but friends with dozens, I can unequivocally support the passion that all our teachers and the Administrative staff who have found their stride. For years, principal Hamasaki did a great job and now with Principal A. getting the data to make clearer decisions for her vision - it is coming into focus. We look forward to all this school has to offer to help them love learning for the rest of their lives!
2 5/17/2016
I have mixed feelings about this school. I think the elementary teachers are good to very good, with a few outstanding teachers. The elementary school benefits from having access to some of the resources of the middle school, in particular the music program. The middle school, though, I feel is not up to par with schools such as Summit. The newly implemented "collaboration" days take such so much time out of the schedule and I don't feel that students really benefit from it. Some of the middle school teachers are really not very good. My child had a new teacher teaching an advanced level (high school) class and received very little instruction - students called each other and tried to figure the lessons out on their own as the teacher didn't explain the lesson thoroughly. Not good. However, there are some outstanding teachers and it's a pity that the bad ones overshadow them. Good selection of after school activities. They used to have some before school, but because of the schedule change most of those got cut. Another problem with collaboration days is that middle schoolers no longer have help sessions. Have to try to catch teachers at lunch time.
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