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Foothill Elementary School

Summary:

Foothill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boulder, Colorado, serving 437 students in grades K-5 and part of the highly-ranked Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. Foothill consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Colorado, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and academic performance significantly higher than district and state averages.

Foothill Elementary has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 78.95% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the racial diversity seen in many nearby schools. The school has a strong Gifted and Talented program, ranking 36th out of 91 Colorado elementary schools in this category. Foothill maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 17 students per teacher and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 8.92%, significantly lower than nearby schools like Columbine Elementary (64.2%) and University Hill Elementary (54.48%).

Foothill Elementary's consistently high academic performance, strength in Gifted and Talented programs, and socioeconomic differences compared to nearby schools suggest that the school is providing a high-quality education and effectively supporting the needs of its student population. However, the school's relative racial homogeneity may be an area for consideration in terms of promoting diversity and inclusivity.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1001 Hawthorne Avenue
       Boulder, CO  80304-2145

(720) 561-2600

District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,505 Help


Students who attend Foothill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Centennial Middle School
High:    Boulder High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  437

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.9%
Hispanic:
10.3%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Foothill Elementary School ranks better than 95.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 8th 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 93.03. (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 Foothill 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 Foothill Elementary School is $18,505. 24 elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Foothill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Foothill Elementary School 43rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Foothill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Foothill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Foothill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.43 26th 808 96.8%
2005 90.22 38th 823 95.4%
2006 90.79 38th 829 95.4%
2007 91.46 30th 852 96.5%
2008 92.15 28th 849 96.7%
2009 90.74 39th 872 95.5%
2010 89.11 63rd 925 93.2%
2011 91.33 39th 935 95.8%
2012 88.54 81st 935 91.3%
2013 88.06 73rd 954 92.3%
2014 88.67 73rd 962 92.4%
2015 91.59 63rd 938 93.3%
2016 89.29 72nd 914 92.1%
2017 93.12 46th 929 95.0%
2018 94.29 37th 917 96.0%
2019 90.87 64th 965 93.4%
2021 90.76 59th 710 91.7%
2022 95.30 29th 921 96.9%
2023 95.10 27th 933 97.1%
2024 93.03 43rd 943 95.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Foothill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.51 46th 690 93.3%
2019 86.63 69th 758 90.9%
2021 88.35 40th 351 88.6%
2022 90.22 40th 595 93.3%
2023 90.90 37th 642 94.2%
2024 89.10 47th 684 93.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Foothill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.26 9th 84 89.3%
2024 65.40 36th 91 60.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Foothill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.00 31st 693 95.5%
2019 86.32 73rd 764 90.4%
2021 79.77 76th 352 78.4%
2022 93.40 21st 594 96.5%
2023 92.30 31st 649 95.2%
2024 89.24 53rd 683 92.2%
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Rank History for White students at Foothill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.21 41st 596 93.1%
2021 79.94 54th 288 81.3%
2022 91.79 20th 454 95.6%
2023 90.64 28th 525 94.7%
2024 83.72 52nd 539 90.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Foothill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 487 5 22 9 2 n/a n/a 0 525
1989 467 6 19 14 4 n/a n/a 0 510
1990 504 5 16 16 2 n/a n/a 0 543
1991 526 5 15 17 2 n/a n/a 0 565
1992 568 4 13 20 2 n/a n/a 0 607
1993 495 3 10 14 1 n/a n/a 0 523
1994 489 3 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1995 522 6 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1996 522 6 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1997 514 4 16 7 1 n/a n/a 0 542
1998 488 4 14 3 2 n/a n/a 0 511
1999 477 5 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2000 441 3 14 7 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2001 404 4 12 10 2 n/a n/a 0 432
2002 390 8 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2003 390 8 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2004 406 4 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2005 432 4 14 12 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2006 440 4 22 16 4 n/a n/a 0 486
2007 459 7 19 18 4 n/a n/a 0 507
2008 467 6 21 29 3 n/a n/a 0 526
2009 459 6 24 37 2 n/a n/a 0 528
2010 494 3 29 44 2 n/a n/a 0 572
2011 451 1 12 57 2 0 42 0 565
2012 463 1 15 64 2 0 39 0 584
2013 463 0 17 59 2 0 28 0 569
2014 466 2 11 58 1 0 36 0 574
2015 450 3 10 52 1 0 29 0 545
2016 441 4 5 54 1 0 42 0 547
2017 441 4 8 58 0 0 30 0 541
2018 409 3 8 50 0 0 24 0 494
2019 381 4 4 42 3 0 23 0 457
2020 383 1 3 40 4 0 26 0 457
2021 339 1 7 38 6 0 33 0 424
2022 340 5 10 47 5 0 27 0 434
2023 345 4 8 45 3 0 32 0 437

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 Foothill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 22.2 23.6 n/a
1989 510 21.4 23.8 3.5
1990 543 23.0 23.6 3.7
1991 565 24.3 23.2 4.2
1992 607 25.9 23.4 1.6
1993 523 26.3 19.9 3.3
1994 512 28.7 17.8 3.1
1995 549 27.7 19.8 2.2
1996 549 27.7 19.8 2.2
1997 542 26.2 20.7 1.5
1998 511 26.2 19.5 2
1999 499 24.5 20.4 1.4
2000 465 23.4 19.9 1.3
2001 432 20.9 20.7 2.3
2002 419 22.8 18.4 3.8
2003 419 22.8 18.4 3.8
2004 430 24.3 17.7 4.9
2005 463 26.2 17.7 4.3
2006 486 27.1 17.9 6
2007 507 28.2 18.0 6.5
2008 526 29.1 18.1 6.3
2009 528 30.2 17.5 6.8
2010 572 31.5 18.1 9.3
2011 565 31.6 17.8 21.8
2012 584 31.9 18.2 11.5
2013 569 31.3 18.1 11.4
2014 574 30.7 18.6 15
2015 545 29.0 18.7 14.3
2016 547 29.0 18.8 12.2
2017 541 28.3 19.0 11.1
2018 494 27.0 18.2 8.9
2019 457 25.6 17.8 9
2020 457 24.7 18.4 10.1
2021 424 25.1 16.8 7.5
2022 434 25.5 17.0 8.1
2023 437 25.6 17.0 8.9

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 Foothill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 22.2 23.6 n/a
1989 510 21.4 23.8 3.5
1990 543 23.0 23.6 3.7
1991 565 24.3 23.2 4.2
1992 607 25.9 23.4 1.6
1993 523 26.3 19.9 3.3
1994 512 28.7 17.8 3.1
1995 549 27.7 19.8 2.2
1996 549 27.7 19.8 2.2
1997 542 26.2 20.7 1.5
1998 511 26.2 19.5 2
1999 499 24.5 20.4 1.4
2000 465 23.4 19.9 1.3
2001 432 20.9 20.7 2.3
2002 419 22.8 18.4 3.8
2003 419 22.8 18.4 3.8
2004 430 24.3 17.7 4.9
2005 463 26.2 17.7 4.3
2006 486 27.1 17.9 6
2007 507 28.2 18.0 6.5
2008 526 29.1 18.1 6.3
2009 528 30.2 17.5 6.8
2010 572 31.5 18.1 9.3
2011 565 31.6 17.8 21.8
2012 584 31.9 18.2 11.5
2013 569 31.3 18.1 11.4
2014 574 30.7 18.6 15
2015 545 29.0 18.7 14.3
2016 547 29.0 18.8 12.2
2017 541 28.3 19.0 11.1
2018 494 27.0 18.2 8.9
2019 457 25.6 17.8 9
2020 457 24.7 18.4 10.1
2021 424 25.1 16.8 7.5
2022 434 25.5 17.0 8.1
2023 437 25.6 17.0 8.9

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 Foothill Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,050
2020 $14,725
2021 $16,038
2022 $17,266
2023 $18,505

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Foothill 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 64th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 27th of 933 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Foothill Elementary School)7767.8
 9.2%
   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 (Foothill Elementary School)65.366.1
 0.8%
   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 (Foothill Elementary School)84.481.6
 2.8%
   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 (Foothill Elementary School)65.466.2
 0.8%
   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 (Foothill Elementary School)58.676.8
 18.2%
   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 (Foothill Elementary School)73.379.8
 6.5%
   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 (Foothill Elementary School)51.770.2
 18.5%
   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 (Foothill Elementary School)7877.2
 0.8%
   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 (Foothill Elementary School)60.467.7
 7.3%
   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 Students457437
 4.4%
African American44
American Indian33
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic4245
 7.1%
Pacific Islander00
White381345
 9.4%
Two or More Races2332
 39.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9%8.9%
 0%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Foothill Elementary School

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

Middle : Centennial Middle School
High : Boulder High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 437 students attended Foothill Elementary School.

Students at Foothill Elementary School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Yes! Foothill Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 43rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools.


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