Niwot Elementary School
Tel:
(303)652-2828
- Niwot Elementary School serves 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Niwot Elementary School's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 480 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Niwot Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Niwot Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #168 out of 1,704 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 86% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Vrain Valley No. Re1J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Niwot Elementary School is Niwot High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Apex Home School Enrichment Program (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Apex Home School Enrichment Program (2.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Longmont Niwot High School Grades: 9-12 | 1286 students
0.3 miles
8989 E. Niwot Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(303)652-2550 0.3 9-12 1286 - Longmont Apex Home School Enrichment Program Grades: K-12 | 802 students
2.2 miles
7845 Lookout Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(303)944-2050 2.2 K-12 802 - Longmont Altona Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 812 students
3.1 miles
4600 Clover Basin Drive
Longmont, CO 80503
(720)494-3980 3.1 6-8 812 - Longmont Eagle Crest Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 591 students
3.1 miles
4444 Clover Basin Drive
Longmont, CO 80503
(303)485-6073 3.1 PK-5 591 - Longmont Flagstaff Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 918 students
3.2 miles
1841 Left Hand Circle
Longmont, CO 80501
(303)651-7900 3.2 PK-8 918
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