- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dolores, CO
Dolores Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dolores Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080339000430
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dolores Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Dolores · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dolores Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dolores Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dolores, CO.
School address
District: Dolores School District No. Re-4a · Colorado
NCES ID 080339000430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Dolores Elementary School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 080339000430 · Dolores, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 12.3:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Dolores Secondary School (186 students)
Dolores Elementary School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Dolores Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dolores Elementary School
245 students
- Dolores Second
Dolores Secondary School
186 students
- Dolores Middle
Dolores Middle School
166 students
- Teddy Bear Pre 71
Teddy Bear Preschool
71 students
What this shows Dolores Elementary School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dolores Elementary School compares
Dolores Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▲ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 19% in Colorado - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Dolores Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dolores School District No. Re-4a reports $13,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dolores Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores Secondary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dolores Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Teddy Bear Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dolores Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 35.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dolores Elementary School
How many students attend Dolores Elementary School?
Dolores Elementary School has 245 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dolores, CO. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dolores Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dolores Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% 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 Dolores Elementary School?
40.1% of students at Dolores Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dolores Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dolores Elementary School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Dolores, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dolores Elementary School?
Dolores Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dolores Elementary School rank among public schools in Dolores?
By Resource Investment Index, Dolores Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dolores, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
Besides Dolores Elementary School, Dolores School District No. Re-4a also operates Dolores Secondary School (186 students), Dolores Middle School (166 students), and Teddy Bear Preschool (71 students). See the Dolores School District No. Re-4a district page for the complete list.