Superior Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Superior Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Superior 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
Superior Elementary School's student population of 417 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
417 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Superior Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Superior Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
9%
3%

Hispanic
7%
34%

Black
n/a
5%

White
77%
52%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
33%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Superior Elementary School's ranking?
Superior Elementary School is ranked #32 out of 1,734 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Superior Elementary School?
417 students attend Superior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Superior Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Superior Elementary School?
Superior Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Superior Elementary School offer ?
Superior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Superior Elementary School part of?
Superior Elementary School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
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