Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fall River Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the eastern part of Longmont, CO, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest point being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fall River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Fall River Elementary School's student population of 520 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Fall River Elementary…The Courage to be Outstanding!
School Rankings
Fall River Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fall River Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#243 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fall River Elementary School's ranking?
Fall River Elementary School is ranked #243 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fall River Elementary School often compared to?
Fall River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alpine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fall River Elementary School?
520 students attend Fall River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Fall River Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fall River Elementary School?
Fall River Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fall River Elementary School offer ?
Fall River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fall River Elementary School part of?
Fall River Elementary School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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