Elementary Schools in Upper Rio Grande School District C-7


Summary:

The Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 in Colorado has only one elementary school, Del Norte Elementary School, which serves grades K-6 with an enrollment of 184 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Colorado elementary schools, with a 1 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

Academically, Del Norte Elementary School's proficiency rates in CMAS assessments are significantly below the state averages, with only 27.5% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 16.7% proficient in Math. The school's performance is also below the district's average in most subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 27.7%, which may be contributing to the low academic achievement.

Socioeconomic factors may also play a role, as Del Norte Elementary School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 60.87%. However, the school does have a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio of 9.2 to 1, which could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention. Overall, the analysis suggests that Del Norte Elementary School is facing significant challenges in academic performance and may require targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes.

District Detail

 950 French Street
Del Norte, CO 81132-2409

 (719) 657-4040

SchoolDigger Rank:
71st of 115 Colorado districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 360

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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