University Hill Elementary School

956 16th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Hill 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

University Hill Elementary School's student population of 408 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

University Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Hill Elementary School is 0.45, 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)
#639 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
40-44%
32%
45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
69%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
27%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University Hill Elementary School's ranking?
University Hill Elementary School is ranked #639 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are University Hill Elementary School often compared to?
University Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School At Martin Park, Community Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend University Hill Elementary School?
408 students attend University Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of University Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Hill Elementary School?
University Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does University Hill Elementary School offer ?
University Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Hill Elementary School part of?
University Hill Elementary School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
In what neighborhood is University Hill Elementary School located?
University Hill Elementary School is located in the Central Boulder neighborhood of Boulder, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Central Boulder.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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