Dakota Valley Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 3950 South Kirk Way
       Aurora, CO  80013-6026


(720) 886-3000

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
387th of 935 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,997 Help


Students who attend Dakota Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sky Vista Middle School
High:    Cherokee Trail High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  539

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.5%
Hispanic:
20.6%
African American:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28% Help


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Compare Details Dakota Valley Elementary School ranks better than 58.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 24th among 45 ranked elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.5%), Hispanic (20.6%), African American (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dakota Valley Elementary School is 15.6, which is the 23rd best among 45 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dakota Valley Elementary School is $14,997, which is the 15th highest among 45 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dakota Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dakota Valley Elementary School 387th of 935 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Dakota Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Cherry Creek School District No. 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry Creek School District No. 5 31st of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dakota Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dakota Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.06 58th 808 92.8%
2005 82.60 106th 823 87.1%
2006 67.67 288th 829 65.3%
2007 64.35 328th 852 61.5%
2008 61.09 357th 849 58.0%
2009 61.15 368th 872 57.8%
2010 61.49 391st 925 57.7%
2011 62.25 383rd 935 59.0%
2012 63.82 356th 935 61.9%
2013 63.44 364th 954 61.8%
2014 60.33 393rd 962 59.1%
2015 64.34 293rd 938 68.8%
2016 69.78 249th 914 72.8%
2017 61.84 310th 929 66.6%
2018 54.90 371st 917 59.5%
2019 43.59 511th 965 47.0%
2021 75.79 185th 710 73.9%
2022 51.36 419th 921 54.5%
2023 55.21 387th 933 58.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dakota Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.48 101st 308 67.2%
2019 32.88 243rd 332 26.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Dakota Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.72 308th 690 55.4%
2019 42.69 403rd 758 46.8%
2022 45.04 320th 595 46.2%
2023 37.14 403rd 642 37.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Dakota Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.57 364th 693 47.5%
2019 35.11 474th 764 38.0%
2022 39.00 349th 594 41.2%
2023 56.87 263rd 649 59.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dakota Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.56 29th 172 83.1%
2019 42.03 150th 270 44.4%
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Rank History for White students at Dakota Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.47 203rd 337 39.8%
2019 35.27 399th 596 33.1%
2021 59.07 131st 288 54.5%
2022 29.54 355th 454 21.8%
2023 49.65 263rd 525 49.9%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, November 10, 2014

Open Quote The shool principal brushes bulying under the rug...tries to make it look like nothing of the sort would happen in her school. Teachers do little to nothing to help evaluate or help students who struggle with learning disablities despite delining grades and the student's parents begging for help. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 2, 2012

Open Quote Great School - very nice staff. Very Happy with the performance of my kid. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dakota Valley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 253 23 18 35 3 n/a n/a 0 332
2001 324 32 28 41 5 n/a n/a 0 430
2002 523 85 76 89 6 n/a n/a 0 779
2003 523 85 76 89 6 n/a n/a 0 779
2004 559 103 90 90 6 n/a n/a 0 848
2005 555 104 107 97 9 n/a n/a 0 872
2006 527 90 122 98 8 n/a n/a 0 845
2007 562 114 96 118 5 n/a n/a 0 895
2008 542 109 87 105 7 n/a n/a 0 850
2009 535 103 90 109 4 n/a n/a 0 841
2010 562 99 104 102 4 n/a n/a 0 871
2011 515 86 103 132 5 2 26 0 869
2012 514 96 93 135 5 2 24 0 869
2013 527 92 80 145 6 0 35 0 885
2014 490 79 73 125 4 0 39 0 810
2015 397 54 69 90 4 0 47 0 661
2016 377 37 56 90 2 0 50 0 612
2017 333 35 49 86 3 1 56 0 563
2018 314 40 50 99 2 1 56 0 562
2019 303 41 49 96 2 1 49 0 541
2020 298 33 50 102 2 1 59 0 545
2021 282 42 42 98 2 0 49 0 515
2022 291 48 40 98 1 0 44 0 522
2023 283 61 42 111 1 0 41 0 539

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dakota Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 332 20.9 15.9 6
2001 430 29.9 14.4 7.9
2002 779 44.3 17.6 10
2003 779 44.3 17.6 10
2004 848 47.6 17.8 10.7
2005 872 49.3 17.7 9.5
2006 845 47.7 17.7 11.5
2007 895 49.1 18.2 14
2008 850 46.4 18.3 12.6
2009 841 46.0 18.3 13.2
2010 871 43.5 20.0 17.8
2011 869 45.3 19.1 18.3
2012 869 46.4 18.7 17.1
2013 885 45.9 19.2 17.2
2014 810 46.0 17.5 17.3
2015 661 38.0 17.3 21
2016 612 36.0 17.0 16.2
2017 563 34.4 16.3 17.1
2018 562 31.0 18.1 18.5
2019 541 31.7 17.0 21.4
2020 545 33.2 16.3 22
2021 515 30.2 17.0 25
2022 522 33.9 15.3 25.7
2023 539 34.5 15.6 28

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dakota Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 332 20.9 15.9 6
2001 430 29.9 14.4 7.9
2002 779 44.3 17.6 10
2003 779 44.3 17.6 10
2004 848 47.6 17.8 10.7
2005 872 49.3 17.7 9.5
2006 845 47.7 17.7 11.5
2007 895 49.1 18.2 14
2008 850 46.4 18.3 12.6
2009 841 46.0 18.3 13.2
2010 871 43.5 20.0 17.8
2011 869 45.3 19.1 18.3
2012 869 46.4 18.7 17.1
2013 885 45.9 19.2 17.2
2014 810 46.0 17.5 17.3
2015 661 38.0 17.3 21
2016 612 36.0 17.0 16.2
2017 563 34.4 16.3 17.1
2018 562 31.0 18.1 18.5
2019 541 31.7 17.0 21.4
2020 545 33.2 16.3 22
2021 515 30.2 17.0 25
2022 522 33.9 15.3 25.7
2023 539 34.5 15.6 28

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dakota Valley Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,762
2020 $12,959
2021 $13,425
2022 $14,997

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dakota Valley Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 511th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 387th of 933 Elementary schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley Elementary School)32.536.3
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)48.546.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Dakota Valley Elementary School)4145
 4%
   3rd Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)49.947.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley Elementary School)51.248.6
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)53.949.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Dakota Valley Elementary School)35.427.8
 7.6%
   4th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)39.636.4
 3.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Dakota Valley Elementary School)2943.1
 14.1%
   5th Grade Science (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)41.139.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley Elementary School)43.668.3
 24.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)51.854.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Dakota Valley Elementary School)31.733.9
 2.2%
   5th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)42.142.7
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dakota Valley Elementary School)42.549.8
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)50.849.7
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Dakota Valley Elementary School)35.736
 0.3%
   All Grades Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)43.139.9
 3.2%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students541539
 0.4%
African American4161
 48.8%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian4942
 14.3%
Hispanic96111
 15.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White303283
 6.6%
Two or More Races4941
 16.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.4%28%
 6.6%


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Students at Dakota Valley Elementary School are 53% White, 21% Hispanic, 11% African American, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

Students who attend Dakota Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sky Vista Middle School
High : Cherokee Trail High School

Dakota Valley Elementary School ranks 387th of 935 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 539 students attended Dakota Valley Elementary School.


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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. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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