Serving 419 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 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Foothill Elementary School serves the northeast part of Boulder, CO, within an attendance area covering approximately 15.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.3 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Foothill Elementary School's student population of 419 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)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Foothill 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 Foothill Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#39 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foothill Elementary School's ranking?
Foothill Elementary School is ranked #39 out of 1,748 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 Whittier Elementary School, Crest View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
419 students attend Foothill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Foothill Elementary School students are White, 12% 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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