Dalton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Aurora, Colorado 80013 · Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
#794 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#42283 of 50,301 nationally
About Dalton Elementary School
Dalton Elementary School is a public elementary located in Aurora, in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 430 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 794th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is students per teacher (37th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 430.
There are 104 schools in Aurora; Dalton Elementary School ranks 52nd of 92 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)20%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)75.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dalton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dalton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Columbia Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
636 students · 231 m away
Meadowood Child Development Center
Aurora · Public other · Grades PK–PK
166 students · 962 m away
Cimarron Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students · 1.2 km away
Dartmouth Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students · 1.3 km away
Vassar Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students · 1.3 km away
Arrowhead Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students · 1.7 km away
Rangeview High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,078 students · 1.8 km away
Yale Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students · 1.8 km away
Horizon Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
714 students · 2.2 km away
Mission Viejo Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
Iron Horse Elementary School
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Roxborough Intermediate
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
430 students
Hackberry Hill Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
Legacy Elementary School
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Clayton Partnership School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
430 students
Federal Heights Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dalton Elementary School a good school?
Dalton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 24.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #794 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dalton Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Dalton Elementary School ranks #794 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #42283 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dalton Elementary School?
Dalton Elementary School had 430 students in 2025.
Is Dalton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Dalton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dalton Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dalton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.