Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Foothills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Foothills Elementary School serves the northeast area of Denver, CO, encompassing approximately 2.5 square miles. Families within this zone are typically just a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foothills Elementary School's student population of 363 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Rankings
Foothills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothills Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1088 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)24%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foothills Elementary School's ranking?
Foothills Elementary School is ranked #1088 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Foothills Elementary School often compared to?
Foothills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rooney Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Foothills Elementary School?
363 students attend Foothills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Foothills Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foothills Elementary School?
Foothills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Foothills Elementary School offer ?
Foothills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Foothills Elementary School part of?
Foothills Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Foothills Elementary School located?
Foothills Elementary School is located in the Sun Valley neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Sun Valley.
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