Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Del Norte Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Del Norte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Del Norte Elementary School's student population of 187 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Rankings
Del Norte Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Del Norte Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1369 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
47%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
47%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Del Norte Elementary School's ranking?
Del Norte Elementary School is ranked #1369 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Del Norte Elementary School often compared to?
Del Norte Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sargent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Del Norte Elementary School?
187 students attend Del Norte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Del Norte Elementary School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Del Norte Elementary School?
Del Norte Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Del Norte Elementary School offer ?
Del Norte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Del Norte Elementary School part of?
Del Norte Elementary School is part of Upper Rio Grande School District C-7.
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