- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Dartmouth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dartmouth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080234000059
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dartmouth Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #7 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dartmouth Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dartmouth Elementary School ranks #7 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234000059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Dartmouth Elementary School grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 080234000059 · Aurora, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 14.6:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Dartmouth Elementary School grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Dartmouth Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aurora Central
Aurora Central Campus
2,468 students
- Rangeview High
Rangeview High School
2,078 students
- Vista Peak 9-1
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
2,045 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
1,748 students
- Hinkley High S
Hinkley High School
1,527 students
- This school 422
Dartmouth Elementary School
422 students
What this shows Dartmouth Elementary School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dartmouth Elementary School compares
Dartmouth Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 52% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,111
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White 26.5%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Dartmouth Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a reports $18,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dartmouth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dartmouth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,078
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,527
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dartmouth Elementary School
How many students attend Dartmouth Elementary School?
Dartmouth Elementary School has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dartmouth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dartmouth Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dartmouth Elementary School?
58.6% of students at Dartmouth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dartmouth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dartmouth Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dartmouth Elementary School?
Dartmouth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dartmouth Elementary School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Dartmouth Elementary School ranks #7 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a?
Besides Dartmouth Elementary School, Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a also operates Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students), Rangeview High School (2,078 students), and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory (2,045 students). See the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a district page for the complete list.