Foothill Elementary School

1001 Hawthorne Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Foothill Elementary School serves 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Foothill Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Foothill Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
434 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Foothill Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Foothill Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#100 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
79%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.36
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foothill Elementary School's ranking?
Foothill Elementary School is ranked #100 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Foothill Elementary School?
434 students attend Foothill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Foothill Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothill Elementary School?
Foothill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Foothill Elementary School offer ?
Foothill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Foothill Elementary School part of?
Foothill Elementary School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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