Dalton Elementary School

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

17401 EAST DARTMOUTH AVE
AURORA, CO 80013

dalton.aurorak12.org

410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dalton Elementary School, located in Aurora, Colorado, serves a diverse student population within the Aurora Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love of learning. By emphasizing high expectations and individualized instruction, Dalton aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, ensuring that every child has the tools necessary to reach their full potential.

Beyond its core curriculum, Dalton Elementary focuses on building a strong community partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Aurora neighborhood. The school utilizes a variety of resources and collaborative programs to address the unique needs of its student body, including dedicated support for English language learners and enrichment opportunities. Through a combination of rigorous classroom instruction and a dedication to character development, the school strives to create a safe and welcoming space where students from various backgrounds can thrive academically and personally.

410

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dalton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	173
Black	70
Asian	24
Two or More	42
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
173 (42.2 %)
White
93 (22.7 %)
Black
70 (17.1 %)
Two or More
42 (10.2 %)
Asian
24 (5.9 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.5 %)
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)693-7561
Website:	http://dalton.aurorak12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 31

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 58