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Flatirons Elementary School

Summary:

Flatirons Elementary School is a public K-5 school in Boulder, Colorado, serving 182 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5. As part of the highly-ranked Boulder Valley School District, Flatirons consistently outperforms state and district averages on academic assessments, with 65.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 63.2% for the district and 44.1% for the state.

While Flatirons has a higher percentage of white students (84.07%) compared to nearby schools with more diverse student populations, it also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 6.98% to 14.84% over the past three years. This suggests the school serves a more affluent community than some of its neighbors, such as Eisenhower Elementary School and Columbine Elementary School, which have higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students.

Flatirons Elementary's consistent academic excellence has earned it a ranking as high as 27th out of 710 elementary schools in Colorado, placing it in the top 4% statewide. This recognition is a testament to the school's effectiveness in supporting student learning and achievement, though the racial and socioeconomic differences compared to nearby schools may be an area for the community to explore further to ensure equitable access and opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1150 7th Street
       Boulder, CO  80302-6906

(720) 561-4600

District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,499 Help


Students who attend Flatirons Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Boulder High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  182

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.1%
Two or more races:
7.7%
Hispanic:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.8% Help


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Compare Details Flatirons Elementary School ranks better than 88% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 15th 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 85.98. (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.
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Compare Details Flatirons Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flatirons Elementary School is $21,499, which is the 7th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Flatirons Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Flatirons Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Flatirons Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.29 96th 808 88.1%
2005 80.77 121st 823 85.3%
2006 74.08 204th 829 75.4%
2007 82.03 117th 852 86.3%
2008 83.29 113th 849 86.7%
2009 86.47 78th 872 91.1%
2010 91.26 40th 925 95.7%
2011 91.00 45th 935 95.2%
2012 89.95 63rd 935 93.3%
2013 90.86 45th 954 95.3%
2014 87.02 87th 962 91.0%
2015 85.56 115th 938 87.7%
2016 82.44 131st 914 85.7%
2017 77.47 188th 929 79.8%
2018 87.43 94th 917 89.7%
2019 80.20 166th 965 82.8%
2021 95.82 27th 710 96.2%
2022 90.94 59th 921 93.6%
2023 87.96 91st 933 90.2%
2024 85.98 113th 943 88.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Flatirons Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.01 116th 690 83.2%
2019 69.55 201st 758 73.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Flatirons Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.58 78th 693 88.7%
2019 74.97 164th 764 78.5%
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Rank History for White students at Flatirons Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.67 278th 596 53.4%
2023 77.00 88th 525 83.2%
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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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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Open Quote We love Flatirons! Our second grader is having a super experience with his teachers and friends. This small school offers so much and has all of the perks of a small school that are disappearing from a lot of schools in Boulder - great support for learning differences, amazing opportunities for engagement in the arts and science, and small classes that foster a sense of community and kindness. The teachers know all of the kids and each supports them in unique and valuable ways. We love this school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Flatirons Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 345 1 10 8 5 n/a n/a 0 369
1989 330 0 10 3 5 n/a n/a 0 348
1990 342 2 11 4 4 n/a n/a 0 363
1991 331 3 5 7 3 n/a n/a 0 349
1992 339 3 8 2 3 n/a n/a 0 355
1993 313 5 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 330
1994 287 7 9 7 2 n/a n/a 0 312
1995 259 7 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 275
1996 259 7 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 275
1997 237 6 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1998 245 5 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 257
1999 240 6 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2000 250 7 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2001 246 3 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2002 222 3 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 241
2003 222 3 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 241
2004 287 4 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2005 279 5 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2006 278 4 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 298
2007 281 4 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2008 272 5 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2009 260 7 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2010 247 7 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2011 229 3 9 19 0 0 23 0 283
2012 260 5 11 15 0 0 22 0 313
2013 247 3 10 23 1 0 19 0 303
2014 260 4 9 18 2 0 26 0 319
2015 234 4 9 26 0 0 17 0 290
2016 230 3 6 16 0 0 19 0 274
2017 217 3 4 16 0 0 14 0 254
2018 212 2 3 12 1 0 15 0 245
2019 201 1 5 9 0 0 12 0 228
2020 192 2 4 4 0 0 9 0 211
2021 150 2 3 5 0 0 12 0 172
2022 158 2 2 7 0 0 13 0 182
2023 153 1 4 10 0 0 14 0 182

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 Flatirons Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 16.3 22.6 n/a
1989 348 15.4 22.5 4.3
1990 363 15.8 22.9 2.5
1991 349 17.3 20.1 4.6
1992 355 14.3 24.8 5.1
1993 330 14.2 23.2 3.3
1994 312 17.8 17.5 5.8
1995 275 14.9 18.5 5.1
1996 275 14.9 18.5 5.1
1997 253 12.9 19.6 3.6
1998 257 13.9 18.5 4.3
1999 255 13.1 19.5 6.3
2000 265 17.4 15.2 5.3
2001 260 16.9 15.4 5.8
2002 241 15.8 15.3 5
2003 241 15.8 15.3 5
2004 307 16.8 18.3 5.5
2005 297 16.9 17.6 4.7
2006 298 18.5 16.1 8.4
2007 307 19.0 16.2 3.3
2008 295 18.3 16.1 2.7
2009 287 17.6 16.3 3.8
2010 272 15.9 17.0 1.1
2011 283 16.4 17.1 23.7
2012 313 16.8 18.5 4.2
2013 303 16.1 18.7 6.3
2014 319 14.7 21.6 13.2
2015 290 15.0 19.3 13.8
2016 274 14.0 19.5 8.4
2017 254 13.8 18.2 11
2018 245 13.4 18.2 8.2
2019 228 13.6 16.7 14.5
2020 211 12.7 16.5 11.4
2021 172 11.2 15.2 7
2022 182 11.2 16.1 9.9
2023 182 11.0 16.5 14.8

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 Flatirons Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 16.3 22.6 n/a
1989 348 15.4 22.5 4.3
1990 363 15.8 22.9 2.5
1991 349 17.3 20.1 4.6
1992 355 14.3 24.8 5.1
1993 330 14.2 23.2 3.3
1994 312 17.8 17.5 5.8
1995 275 14.9 18.5 5.1
1996 275 14.9 18.5 5.1
1997 253 12.9 19.6 3.6
1998 257 13.9 18.5 4.3
1999 255 13.1 19.5 6.3
2000 265 17.4 15.2 5.3
2001 260 16.9 15.4 5.8
2002 241 15.8 15.3 5
2003 241 15.8 15.3 5
2004 307 16.8 18.3 5.5
2005 297 16.9 17.6 4.7
2006 298 18.5 16.1 8.4
2007 307 19.0 16.2 3.3
2008 295 18.3 16.1 2.7
2009 287 17.6 16.3 3.8
2010 272 15.9 17.0 1.1
2011 283 16.4 17.1 23.7
2012 313 16.8 18.5 4.2
2013 303 16.1 18.7 6.3
2014 319 14.7 21.6 13.2
2015 290 15.0 19.3 13.8
2016 274 14.0 19.5 8.4
2017 254 13.8 18.2 11
2018 245 13.4 18.2 8.2
2019 228 13.6 16.7 14.5
2020 211 12.7 16.5 11.4
2021 172 11.2 15.2 7
2022 182 11.2 16.1 9.9
2023 182 11.0 16.5 14.8

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 Flatirons Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,783
2020 $15,982
2021 $17,551
2022 $18,595
2023 $21,499

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Flatirons Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 166th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 91st of 933 Elementary schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Flatirons Elementary School)61.567.9
 6.4%
   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 (Flatirons Elementary School)52.575
 22.5%
   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 (Flatirons Elementary School)64.457.1
 7.3%
   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 (Flatirons Elementary School)68.942.9
 26%
   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 (Flatirons Elementary School)51.255.9
 4.7%
   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 (Flatirons Elementary School)58.181.1
 23%
   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 (Flatirons Elementary School)48.873.7
 24.9%
   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 (Flatirons Elementary School)61.469.9
 8.5%
   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 (Flatirons Elementary School)5764.9
 7.9%
   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 Students228182
 20.2%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic910
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White201153
 23.9%
Two or More Races1214
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.5%14.8%
 0.4%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 182 students attended Flatirons Elementary School.

Flatirons Elementary School ranks 113th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

High : Boulder High School

Students at Flatirons Elementary School are 84% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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