DAKOTA VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DAKOTA VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah school district, located in AURORA, CO with about 562 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, DAKOTA VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
DAKOTA VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Aurora, Colorado, serving students within the Cherry Creek School District. Situated in a residential area, the school is known for its focus on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development. As part of a large and highly regarded school district, Dakota Valley benefits from district-wide resources, including standardized curriculum frameworks, professional development for staff, and a wide array of support services tailored to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
Beyond its core academic instruction, the school typically emphasizes a "whole child" approach, integrating social-emotional learning with traditional subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. The school community often highlights strong parent-teacher collaboration and active PTA involvement, which contribute to the school's culture. Like many schools in the Aurora area, Dakota Valley strives to foster an environment that prepares students for middle school transitions by focusing on foundational skills, critical thinking, and a sense of community belonging.
For more information, contact DAKOTA VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (720) 886-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AURORA, CO 80013-6026
(720) 886-3000
DAKOTA VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in AURORA, CO with about 562 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 562
- Teachers:
- 31.04
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 562 students
- White
- 55.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.6%
- Two or more races
- 10.0%
- Asian
- 8.9%
- Black or African American
- 7.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.