Foothill Elementary School vs. Whittier Elementary School
Should you attend Foothill Elementary School or Whittier Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Foothill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foothill 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 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
419 students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#700 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
52
46
Grade 1 Students
76
42
Grade 2 Students
74
42
Grade 3 Students
73
39
Grade 4 Students
70
46
Grade 5 Students
74
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
34%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
76%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%