Dartmouth Elementary School

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

dartmouth.aurorak12.org

399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dartmouth Elementary School, located in Aurora, Colorado, serves a diverse community within the Aurora Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. By integrating modern instructional strategies with a supportive school culture, Dartmouth aims to prepare its students to succeed as lifelong learners and responsible citizens in an increasingly globalized world.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, recognizing that a collaborative partnership between home and school is essential for student achievement. With a focus on equity and high expectations for every child, Dartmouth provides a variety of programs and resources designed to meet the unique needs of its student body. Whether through classroom instruction or extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel empowered to reach their full potential.

399

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dartmouth Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	181
Black	61
Asian	6
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
181 (45.4 %)
White
110 (27.6 %)
Black
61 (15.3 %)
Two or More
36 (9.0 %)
Asian
6 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Phone:	(303)690-1155
Website:	http://dartmouth.aurorak12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	276
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 55