Foothill Elementary School

1001 Hawthorne Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foothill 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 69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5% in CO
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (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 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Foothill 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 Foothill Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#44 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
69%
32%
78%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
78%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foothill Elementary School's ranking?
Foothill Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Foothill Elementary School often compared to?
Foothill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crest View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Foothill Elementary School?
437 students attend Foothill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Foothill Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Foothill Elementary School part of?
Foothill Elementary School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
In what neighborhood is Foothill Elementary School located?
Foothill Elementary School is located in the Central Boulder neighborhood of Boulder, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Central Boulder.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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