Fireside Elementary School

845 West Dahlia
Louisville, CO 80027
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fireside Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 431 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5% in CO
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : Fireside Elementary School serves the eastern part of Louisville, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 1.4 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fireside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Fireside Elementary School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1989
School Calendar

School Rankings

Fireside Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fireside Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#45 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

65-69%
33%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

75-79%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
3%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
9%
37%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

White
78%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
10%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
22%
0.38

Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
11.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fireside Elementary School's ranking?
Fireside Elementary School is ranked #45 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fireside Elementary School often compared to?
Fireside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Louisville Elementary School, Coal Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fireside Elementary School?
431 students attend Fireside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Fireside Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fireside Elementary School?
Fireside Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fireside Elementary School offer ?
Fireside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fireside Elementary School part of?
Fireside Elementary School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : Fireside Elementary School serves the eastern part of Louisville, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 1.4 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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