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Douglass Elementary School

Summary:

Douglass Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boulder, Colorado, serving 335 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, which is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Douglass Elementary has consistently maintained strong academic performance, ranking within the top 25% of Colorado elementary schools in recent years.

Douglass Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in CMAS assessments, with proficiency rates of 69.7% in English Language Arts and 70.9% in Math, compared to 44.1% and 34.2% statewide, respectively. The school has a more diverse student population than many nearby schools, with 17.01% non-White students. Douglass also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.9 to 16.8, and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high socioeconomic status of the student population.

When compared to nearby schools in the Boulder Valley School District, such as Heatherwood Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park, and Ryan Elementary School, Douglass Elementary generally outperforms them in academic assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. This highlights the school's ability to provide a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 840 75th Street
       Boulder, CO  80303-3101

(720) 561-5541

District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,817 Help


Students who attend Douglass Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Nevin Platt Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  335

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.0%
Hispanic:
7.5%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Douglass Elementary School ranks better than 91.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 9th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.78. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Douglass Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.  (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Douglass Elementary School is $18,817. 21 elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Douglass Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglass Elementary School 78th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Douglass Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2:

SchoolDigger ranks Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 4th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Douglass Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Douglass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.58 24th 808 97.0%
2005 90.38 37th 823 95.5%
2006 93.20 13th 829 98.4%
2007 93.92 14th 852 98.4%
2008 93.27 16th 849 98.1%
2009 94.54 9th 872 99.0%
2010 93.34 20th 925 97.8%
2011 91.70 36th 935 96.1%
2012 92.05 31st 935 96.7%
2013 91.94 39th 954 95.9%
2014 88.60 74th 962 92.3%
2015 95.86 26th 938 97.2%
2016 86.86 91st 914 90.0%
2017 87.91 86th 929 90.7%
2018 84.60 124th 917 86.5%
2019 79.00 176th 965 81.8%
2021 82.82 127th 710 82.1%
2022 74.48 218th 921 76.3%
2023 73.11 221st 933 76.3%
2024 89.78 78th 943 91.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Douglass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.48 158th 690 77.1%
2019 73.90 167th 758 78.0%
2023 79.21 106th 642 83.5%
2024 95.00 14th 684 98.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Douglass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.91 88th 693 87.3%
2019 75.01 163rd 764 78.7%
2023 48.48 327th 649 49.6%
2024 75.76 146th 683 78.6%
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Rank History for White students at Douglass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.97 92nd 337 72.7%
2019 60.44 208th 596 65.1%
2022 54.82 209th 454 54.0%
2023 43.71 301st 525 42.7%
2024 77.09 90th 539 83.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Douglass Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 385 5 11 6 4 n/a n/a 0 411
1989 355 5 12 4 7 n/a n/a 0 383
1990 377 2 12 7 7 n/a n/a 0 405
1991 369 1 13 6 4 n/a n/a 0 393
1992 373 3 16 6 3 n/a n/a 0 401
1993 337 3 12 6 1 n/a n/a 0 359
1994 361 0 13 13 2 n/a n/a 0 389
1995 347 1 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 364
1996 347 1 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 364
1997 341 4 11 5 1 n/a n/a 0 362
1998 386 5 13 12 1 n/a n/a 0 417
1999 415 3 17 15 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2000 407 2 20 13 1 n/a n/a 0 443
2001 419 1 24 9 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2002 431 2 30 6 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2003 431 2 30 6 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2004 435 5 33 3 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2005 447 5 28 3 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2006 429 6 29 5 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2007 423 3 25 4 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2008 409 1 21 7 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2009 383 0 19 6 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2010 393 1 21 8 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2011 366 0 12 19 0 0 33 0 430
2012 363 0 18 22 0 0 30 0 433
2013 392 2 16 24 1 0 38 0 473
2014 402 4 16 24 1 0 41 0 488
2015 388 4 18 22 1 0 45 0 478
2016 389 5 15 31 1 0 49 0 490
2017 374 5 12 25 2 0 46 0 464
2018 357 4 8 27 2 0 37 0 435
2019 348 4 8 23 2 0 34 0 419
2020 332 4 8 24 3 0 29 0 400
2021 260 4 5 27 2 0 20 0 318
2022 261 2 6 25 2 0 17 0 313
2023 278 2 5 25 1 0 24 0 335

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Douglass Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 411 17.5 23.4 n/a
1989 383 19.0 20.1 3.4
1990 405 17.1 23.6 4.4
1991 393 18.5 21.2 5.3
1992 401 18.0 22.2 4
1993 359 18.0 19.9 4.5
1994 389 18.7 20.8 3.1
1995 364 19.6 18.6 2.7
1996 364 19.6 18.6 2.7
1997 362 18.3 19.8 1.4
1998 417 20.2 20.6 3.1
1999 451 21.8 20.7 1.8
2000 443 23.8 18.6 1.4
2001 453 22.7 20.0 1.8
2002 469 24.9 18.8 1.3
2003 469 24.9 18.8 1.3
2004 476 26.9 17.7 2.9
2005 483 27.0 17.9 2.7
2006 469 25.0 18.8 3.8
2007 455 23.4 19.4 2.6
2008 439 22.8 19.3 2.1
2009 409 22.2 18.4 2.2
2010 423 23.3 18.0 3.3
2011 430 22.5 19.1 4.9
2012 433 22.2 19.4 4.4
2013 473 23.4 20.1 5.5
2014 488 23.1 21.0 5.7
2015 478 23.0 20.7 4.4
2016 490 23.0 21.3 7.6
2017 464 22.1 20.9 6.9
2018 435 22.1 19.6 5.7
2019 419 21.7 19.2 6
2020 400 25.6 15.6 5
2021 318 21.2 14.9 5
2022 313 19.9 15.6 4.8
2023 335 19.8 16.8 10.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Douglass Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 411 17.5 23.4 n/a
1989 383 19.0 20.1 3.4
1990 405 17.1 23.6 4.4
1991 393 18.5 21.2 5.3
1992 401 18.0 22.2 4
1993 359 18.0 19.9 4.5
1994 389 18.7 20.8 3.1
1995 364 19.6 18.6 2.7
1996 364 19.6 18.6 2.7
1997 362 18.3 19.8 1.4
1998 417 20.2 20.6 3.1
1999 451 21.8 20.7 1.8
2000 443 23.8 18.6 1.4
2001 453 22.7 20.0 1.8
2002 469 24.9 18.8 1.3
2003 469 24.9 18.8 1.3
2004 476 26.9 17.7 2.9
2005 483 27.0 17.9 2.7
2006 469 25.0 18.8 3.8
2007 455 23.4 19.4 2.6
2008 439 22.8 19.3 2.1
2009 409 22.2 18.4 2.2
2010 423 23.3 18.0 3.3
2011 430 22.5 19.1 4.9
2012 433 22.2 19.4 4.4
2013 473 23.4 20.1 5.5
2014 488 23.1 21.0 5.7
2015 478 23.0 20.7 4.4
2016 490 23.0 21.3 7.6
2017 464 22.1 20.9 6.9
2018 435 22.1 19.6 5.7
2019 419 21.7 19.2 6
2020 400 25.6 15.6 5
2021 318 21.2 14.9 5
2022 313 19.9 15.6 4.8
2023 335 19.8 16.8 10.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Douglass Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,546
2020 $15,263
2021 $17,199
2022 $18,661
2023 $18,817

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Douglass Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 176th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 221st of 933 Elementary schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglass Elementary School)54.755.1
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)59.258.5
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Douglass Elementary School)60.548
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)54.860.2
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglass Elementary School)46.254.5
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)64.461.6
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Douglass Elementary School)48.158.5
 10.4%
   4th Grade Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)49.349.9
 0.6%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Douglass Elementary School)72.643.1
 29.5%
   5th Grade Science (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)55.753.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglass Elementary School)60.356.3
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)65.267
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Douglass Elementary School)70.351.5
 18.8%
   5th Grade Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)53.259.1
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Douglass Elementary School)53.555.4
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)61.160.8
 0.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Douglass Elementary School)59.452.7
 6.7%
   All Grades Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)5050.6
 0.6%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students419335
 20%
African American42
 50%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic2325
 8.7%
Pacific Islander00
White348278
 20.1%
Two or More Races3424
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6%10.7%
 4.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Douglass Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 335 students attended Douglass Elementary School.

Students at Douglass Elementary School are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Douglass Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nevin Platt Middle School

Yes. Douglass Elementary School ranks in the top 8.3% of Colorado elementary schools.


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