Niwot Elementary School
Tel:
(303) 652-2828
- Niwot Elementary School serves 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Niwot Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to 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% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Niwot Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Niwot Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 445 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Niwot Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Niwot Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #213 out of 1768 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 86% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 1,221 student
0.3 miles
8989 E. Niwot Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-2550 0.3 9-12 1,221 - Longmont Apex Home School Enrichment Program Grades: K-12 | 798 students
2.2 miles
7845 Lookout Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 944-2050 2.2 K-12 798 - Longmont Altona Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 803 students
3.1 miles
4600 Clover Basin Drive
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 494-3980 3.1 6-8 803 - Longmont Eagle Crest Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 598 students
3.1 miles
4444 Clover Basin Drive
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 485-6073 3.1 PK-5 598 - Longmont Flagstaff Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 916 students
3.2 miles
1841 Left Hand Circle
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-7900 3.2 PK-8 916
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