Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hygiene 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Hygiene Elementary School serves the northern part of Longmont, CO, covering an area of approximately 18.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hygiene 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
Hygiene Elementary School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Imagine. Innovate. Inspire.
School Rankings
Hygiene 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 Hygiene Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#65 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
80%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hygiene Elementary School's ranking?
Hygiene Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Hygiene Elementary School often compared to?
Hygiene Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Mountain Elementary School, Longmont Estates Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Hygiene Elementary School?
313 students attend Hygiene Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hygiene Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hygiene Elementary School?
Hygiene Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hygiene Elementary School offer ?
Hygiene Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hygiene Elementary School part of?
Hygiene Elementary School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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