Dillon Valley Elementary School

dve.summitk12.org/

419 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dillon Valley Elementary School, located in the mountain community of Dillon, Colorado, serves as a primary educational hub for the Summit School District. As a mountain-town school, it is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. The school emphasizes academic growth while leveraging its unique geographical location, often incorporating the surrounding natural landscape into its culture and community-based activities.

Academically, Dillon Valley Elementary focuses on foundational literacy and numeracy, often utilizing bilingual educational approaches to serve its population effectively. The school places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning, striving to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive. With its proximity to the Dillon Reservoir and the surrounding Rocky Mountains, the school often benefits from strong parental involvement and a tight-knit community feel that characterizes much of the Summit County educational landscape.

419

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dillon Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	244
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	11

Hispanic
244 (58.2 %)
White
159 (37.9 %)
Two or More
11 (2.6 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
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:	Summit School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(970)368-1400
Website:	http://dve.summitk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 71

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 65