Niwot Elementary School

8778 Morton Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Niwot Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 5% in CO
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Niwot Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Niwot Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Niwot Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Niwot Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#65 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
60-64%
32%
75-79%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
86%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Niwot Elementary School's ranking?
Niwot Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Niwot Elementary School?
407 students attend Niwot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Niwot Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Niwot Elementary School?
Niwot Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Niwot Elementary School offer ?
Niwot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Niwot Elementary School part of?
Niwot Elementary School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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