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Dakota Valley Elementary School

Aurora, Colorado · Grades PreK to 5 · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

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About Dakota Valley Elementary School

Dakota Valley Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Aurora, Colorado. It reported 571 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Aurora. With about 39 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.6 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Arapahoe County. Within 5 miles there are 58 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah runs 66 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	3950 South Kirk Way, Aurora, CO 80013
Phone	(720) 886-3000
School district	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	571
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	39
Students per teacher	14.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Arapahoe County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080291001671). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Dakota Valley Elementary School serve?

Dakota Valley Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Dakota Valley Elementary School?

Dakota Valley Elementary School reported 571 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Valley Elementary School?

About 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 571 students and 39 teachers in federal data.

Is Dakota Valley Elementary School a public or charter school?

Dakota Valley Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Dakota Valley Elementary School in?

Dakota Valley Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/cherry-creek-school-district-no-5-in-the-county-of-arapah/

Where is Dakota Valley Elementary School located?

Dakota Valley Elementary School is at 3950 South Kirk Way, Aurora, CO 80013. The phone number is (720) 886-3000.

How many other schools are near Dakota Valley Elementary School?

There are 58 other schools within 5 miles of Dakota Valley Elementary School in our directory.