Serving 436 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fireside Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Fireside Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fireside Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
3%
3%

Hispanic
10%
36%

Black
n/a
5%

White
76%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fireside Elementary School's ranking?
Fireside Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 1,779 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 Coal Creek Elementary School, Louisville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
436 students attend Fireside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Fireside Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% 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
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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