At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 411
445
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
77%+27.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Dalton Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in AURORA, Colorado. The school enrolls 445 students. It is part of the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictAurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
County8005
CityAURORA
ZIP80013
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080234001295
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment445
White22.7%
Hispanic / Latino42.2%
Black / African American17.1%
Asian5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
Two or More Races10.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
22.7%
Hispanic
42.2%
Black
17.1%
Asian
5.8%
Two+
10.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.