Is Flatirons Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Flatirons Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 164 students attended Flatirons Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Flatirons Elementary School?

Students at Flatirons Elementary School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Flatirons Elementary School attend?

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

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:
113^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,499

Students who attend Flatirons Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Boulder High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 164

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.5%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Two or more races:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.6%

See top rated Colorado elementary schools

Compare Flatirons Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Flatirons Elementary School ranks better than 88% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 15^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.98. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), Hispanic (9.8%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flatirons Elementary School is 17.2. 27 elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Flatirons Elementary School employs 9.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flatirons Elementary School is $21,499, which is the 9^th 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 4^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Flatirons Elementary School.

What do you think?

Your rating for Flatirons Elementary School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Flatirons Elementary School

Compare

Rank History for all students at Flatirons Elementary School

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

See the entire list of Colorado Elementary School Rankings!

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	116^th	690	83.2%
2019	69.55	201^st	758	73.5%

See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Female Students!

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	78^th	693	88.7%
2019	74.97	164^th	764	78.5%

See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Male Students!

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	278^th	596	53.4%
2023	77.00	88^th	525	83.2%

See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, November 10, 2021

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

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	345	1	10	8	5	n/a	n/a	369
1989	330	0	10	3	5	n/a	n/a	348
1990	342	2	11	4	4	n/a	n/a	363
1991	331	3	5	7	3	n/a	n/a	349
1992	339	3	8	2	3	n/a	n/a	355
1993	313	5	6	4	2	n/a	n/a	330
1994	287	7	9	7	2	n/a	n/a	312
1995	259	7	2	4	3	n/a	n/a	275
1996	259	7	2	4	3	n/a	n/a	275
1997	237	6	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	253
1998	245	5	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	257
1999	240	6	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	255
2000	250	7	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	265
2001	246	3	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	260
2002	222	3	7	8	1	n/a	n/a	241
2003	222	3	7	8	1	n/a	n/a	241
2004	287	4	9	7	0	n/a	n/a	307
2005	279	5	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	297
2006	278	4	8	7	1	n/a	n/a	298
2007	281	4	12	10	0	n/a	n/a	307
2008	272	5	12	6	0	n/a	n/a	295
2009	260	7	16	4	0	n/a	n/a	287
2010	247	7	13	5	0	n/a	n/a	272
2011	229	3	9	19	0	0	23	283
2012	260	5	11	15	0	0	22	313
2013	247	3	10	23	1	0	19	303
2014	260	4	9	18	2	0	26	319
2015	234	4	9	26	0	0	17	290
2016	230	3	6	16	0	0	19	274
2017	217	3	4	16	0	0	14	254
2018	212	2	3	12	1	0	15	245
2019	201	1	5	9	0	0	12	228
2020	192	2	4	4	0	0	9	211
2021	150	2	3	5	0	0	12	172
2022	158	2	2	7	0	0	13	182
2023	153	1	4	10	0	0	14	182
2024	132	1	2	16	0	0	13	164

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

Compare

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
2024	164	9.5	17.2	14.6

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

Compare

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
2024	164	9.5	17.2	14.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Flatirons Elementary School

Year	Total 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 166^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 91^st 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)	61.5	67.9	6.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	59.2	58.5	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Flatirons Elementary School)	52.5	75	22.5%
3rd Grade Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	54.8	60.2	5.4%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Flatirons Elementary School)	64.4	57.1	7.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	64.4	61.6	2.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Flatirons Elementary School)	68.9	42.9	26%
4th Grade Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	49.3	49.9	0.6%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Flatirons Elementary School)	51.2	55.9	4.7%
5th Grade Science (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	55.7	53.9	1.8%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Flatirons Elementary School)	58.1	81.1	23%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	65.2	67	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Flatirons Elementary School)	48.8	73.7	24.9%
5th Grade Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	53.2	59.1	5.9%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Flatirons Elementary School)	61.4	69.9	8.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	61.1	60.8	0.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Flatirons Elementary School)	57	64.9	7.9%
All Grades Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	50	50.6	0.6%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	228	182	20.2%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	9	10	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	201	153	23.9%
Two or More Races	12	14	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.5%	14.8%	0.4%

Schools Near Flatirons Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Flatirons Elementary School	Public	K-5	1150 7th Street	Boulder	80302	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-4600	164	10	17.2	14.6%	132 (80.5%)	1 (0.6%)	16 (9.8%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.9%)	86	113^th of 943 public elementary schools	88.0%		88	91^st of 933 public elementary schools	90.2%	22	72.0	58.6	68.2	65.8	64.0	55.2	62.5	60.3	59.1	$21,499
University Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	956 16th Street	Boulder	80302	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 561-5416	408	27	15.2	58.6%	111 (27.2%)	2 (0.5%)	282 (69.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	54	413^th of 943 public elementary schools	56.2%		63.3	315^th of 933 public elementary schools	66.2%	98	69.0	65.7	42.2	56.0	42.4	40.0	33.3	38.4	31.8	$21,754
Mapleton Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	840 Mapleton Avenue	Boulder	80304	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-6200	63	4	15.7	25.4%	41 (65.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (19.0%)	6 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.3%)								(n/a)										$21,387
Whittier Elementary School	Public	K-5	2008 Pine Street	Boulder	80302	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-5431	293	21	13.8	45.7%	170 (58.0%)	3 (1.0%)	92 (31.4%)	14 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.8%)	49.6	454^th of 943 public elementary schools	51.9%		56.9	369^th of 933 public elementary schools	60.5%	85	37.8	38.2	53.4	43.7	37.5	29.1	44.1	37.0	42.1	$20,649
Columbine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3130 Repplier Drive	Boulder	80304	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 561-2500	394	25	15.9	68.0%	113 (28.7%)	7 (1.8%)	243 (61.7%)	15 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	26	660^th of 943 public elementary schools	30.0%		42.7	494^th of 933 public elementary schools	47.1%	166	57.9	44.4	32.8	40.4	23.6	15.3	23.4	20.8	21.3	$22,680
Foothill Elementary School	Public	K-5	1001 Hawthorne Avenue	Boulder	80304	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-2600	437	25	17.4	12.6%	342 (78.3%)	2 (0.5%)	43 (9.8%)	10 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (8.5%)	93	43^rd of 943 public elementary schools	95.4%		95.1	27^th of 933 public elementary schools	97.1%	16	83.3	66.2	85.9	78.8	74.2	50.0	76.3	67.1	76.0	$18,505
High Peaks Elementary School	Public	K-5	3995 East Aurora Avenue	Boulder	80303	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-6500	247	16	15.9	11.7%	118 (47.8%)	2 (0.8%)	20 (8.1%)	66 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (16.6%)	98.9	4^th of 943 public elementary schools	99.6%		98.7	5^th of 933 public elementary schools	99.5%	1	77.8	87.8	98.0	88.1	84.4	87.8	91.8	88.1	89.8	$17,400
Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies	Public	K-5	3995 East Aurora Avenue	Boulder	80303	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-6500	265	15	17.2		216 (81.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.4%)	93.7	35^th of 943 public elementary schools	96.3%		93.4	42^nd of 933 public elementary schools	95.5%	7	61.9	93.2	82.0	79.4	66.7	86.4	78.8	77.5	61.4	$17,998
Bear Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Table Mesa Drive	Boulder	80305	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-3500	315	19	16.7	8.9%	231 (73.3%)	2 (0.6%)	27 (8.6%)	20 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (11.1%)	98.8	6^th of 943 public elementary schools	99.4%		98.5	7^th of 933 public elementary schools	99.2%	1	86.4	84.6	89.5	86.9	82.2	83.0	94.8	87.2	87.9	$18,044
Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park	Public	PK, KG-5	3740 Martin Drive	Boulder	80305	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-3800	368	23	15.7	29.1%	250 (67.9%)	6 (1.6%)	54 (14.7%)	29 (7.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.3%)	94.2	31^st of 943 public elementary schools	96.7%		92.2	55^th of 933 public elementary schools	94.1%	24	66.0	80.0	79.6	75.2	81.1	66.0	71.7	73.0	65.4	$19,415

Flatirons Elementary School

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2:

Average Parent Rating:

What do you think?

Rank History for Flatirons Elementary School

Rank History for all students at Flatirons Elementary School

Rank History for Female students at Flatirons Elementary School

Rank History for Male students at Flatirons Elementary School

Rank History for White students at Flatirons Elementary School

Review counts

Enrollment information for Flatirons Elementary School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Flatirons Elementary School

Student/Teacher Ratio Flatirons Elementary School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Flatirons Elementary School

Impact of COVID-19 on Flatirons Elementary School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Flatirons Elementary School