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Heatherwood Elementary School

Summary:

Heatherwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boulder, Colorado, serving 261 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-rated Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. The school consistently performs above state and district averages on academic assessments, ranking in the top 10-15% of Colorado elementary schools.

Heatherwood Elementary has maintained a high level of academic performance, with proficiency rates of 69.7% in English Language Arts and 66.7% in Math, compared to state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. This strong academic performance is reflected in the school's 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and its ranking of 79th out of 943 elementary schools in Colorado. However, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 80.84% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the district and state averages.

When compared to other high-performing schools in the area, such as Horizons K-8 School, Eisenhower Elementary School, and Niwot Elementary School, Heatherwood is part of a broader network of excellent elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District. While Heatherwood's academic performance is impressive, the demographic differences between the school and its surrounding peers may raise questions about equity and access to high-quality education for all students in the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7750 Concord Drive
       Boulder, CO  80301-4053

(720) 561-5586

District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

SchoolDigger Rank:
79th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,508 Help


Students who attend Heatherwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Nevin Platt Middle School
High:    Boulder High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  255

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.4%
Two or more races:
7.5%
Hispanic:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Heatherwood Elementary School ranks better than 91.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 10th 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 89.77. (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 Racial makeup is: White (80.4%), two or more races (7.5%), Hispanic (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heatherwood Elementary School is 14.5, which is the 8th best among 32 elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heatherwood Elementary School is $21,508, which is the 8th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heatherwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heatherwood Elementary School 79th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Heatherwood 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 Heatherwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Heatherwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.55 196th 808 75.7%
2005 87.67 59th 823 92.8%
2006 90.62 39th 829 95.3%
2007 90.11 40th 852 95.3%
2008 86.28 79th 849 90.7%
2009 84.42 104th 872 88.1%
2010 86.27 91st 925 90.2%
2011 86.82 91st 935 90.3%
2012 87.18 93rd 935 90.1%
2013 86.78 92nd 954 90.4%
2014 89.83 55th 962 94.3%
2015 91.52 65th 938 93.1%
2016 86.26 95th 914 89.6%
2017 78.50 172nd 929 81.5%
2018 68.99 247th 917 73.1%
2019 72.39 241st 965 75.0%
2022 62.91 319th 921 65.4%
2023 84.28 125th 933 86.6%
2024 89.77 79th 943 91.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Heatherwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.46 199th 690 71.2%
2019 63.02 248th 758 67.3%
2023 89.43 42nd 642 93.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Heatherwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.37 265th 693 61.8%
2019 68.23 207th 764 72.9%
2023 71.04 172nd 649 73.5%
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Rank History for White students at Heatherwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.08 251st 596 57.9%
2023 66.75 158th 525 69.9%
2024 75.34 102nd 539 81.1%
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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 Heatherwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 458 10 24 8 1 n/a n/a 0 501
1989 448 11 22 3 1 n/a n/a 0 485
1990 440 14 21 4 2 n/a n/a 0 481
1991 471 17 17 9 2 n/a n/a 0 516
1992 499 16 20 13 4 n/a n/a 0 552
1993 414 8 11 23 2 n/a n/a 0 458
1994 419 14 13 20 3 n/a n/a 0 469
1995 449 8 11 21 3 n/a n/a 0 492
1996 449 8 11 21 3 n/a n/a 0 492
1997 434 7 11 18 1 n/a n/a 0 471
1998 389 9 12 26 5 n/a n/a 0 441
1999 389 14 8 21 4 n/a n/a 0 436
2000 373 10 6 22 6 n/a n/a 0 417
2001 351 13 7 13 3 n/a n/a 0 387
2002 300 14 14 3 1 n/a n/a 0 332
2003 300 14 14 3 1 n/a n/a 0 332
2004 313 11 17 7 2 n/a n/a 0 350
2005 295 11 16 7 3 n/a n/a 0 332
2006 284 5 19 13 2 n/a n/a 0 323
2007 295 6 17 17 5 n/a n/a 0 340
2008 319 5 19 24 4 n/a n/a 0 371
2009 319 6 29 26 3 n/a n/a 0 383
2010 305 6 26 24 4 n/a n/a 0 365
2011 312 5 21 32 4 1 16 0 391
2012 316 4 20 31 2 1 21 0 395
2013 318 3 13 31 1 1 24 0 391
2014 326 3 19 32 0 1 24 0 405
2015 319 4 17 32 0 0 25 0 397
2016 323 3 14 23 0 2 29 0 394
2017 322 2 10 25 0 0 26 0 385
2018 295 3 15 28 0 0 16 0 357
2019 269 4 11 26 0 0 10 0 320
2020 242 5 9 25 0 0 13 0 294
2021 201 3 12 18 0 0 11 0 245
2022 213 3 11 19 0 0 17 0 263
2023 211 5 8 21 0 0 16 0 261
2024 205 3 10 18 0 0 19 0 255

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 Heatherwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 501 22.2 22.5 n/a
1989 485 22.6 21.4 3.7
1990 481 24.9 19.3 5.2
1991 516 23.3 22.1 6.8
1992 552 26.6 20.7 9.1
1993 458 24.6 18.6 9.8
1994 469 23.5 20.0 8.1
1995 492 25.9 19.0 7.9
1996 492 25.9 19.0 7.9
1997 471 22.8 20.7 6.4
1998 441 22.8 19.3 7.3
1999 436 20.3 21.5 7.1
2000 417 22.2 18.8 7.4
2001 387 20.1 19.3 6.5
2002 332 20.1 16.5 7.8
2003 332 20.1 16.5 7.8
2004 350 20.3 17.2 8.6
2005 332 19.8 16.8 12.3
2006 323 18.8 17.2 12.4
2007 340 19.2 17.7 13.8
2008 371 22.0 16.9 9.2
2009 383 24.1 15.9 7.8
2010 365 21.3 17.1 9.9
2011 391 21.4 18.2 9.7
2012 395 21.1 18.6 7.8
2013 391 21.3 18.3 11.3
2014 405 21.3 19.0 9.9
2015 397 21.0 18.9 12.3
2016 394 18.0 21.8 14.7
2017 385 21.1 18.2 11.7
2018 357 20.4 17.4 11.2
2019 320 16.5 19.2 10.6
2020 294 18.0 16.2 9.5
2021 245 17.6 13.9 14.7
2022 263 18.5 14.1 16
2023 261 17.6 14.7 16.1
2024 255 17.4 14.5 14.5

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 Heatherwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 501 22.2 22.5 n/a
1989 485 22.6 21.4 3.7
1990 481 24.9 19.3 5.2
1991 516 23.3 22.1 6.8
1992 552 26.6 20.7 9.1
1993 458 24.6 18.6 9.8
1994 469 23.5 20.0 8.1
1995 492 25.9 19.0 7.9
1996 492 25.9 19.0 7.9
1997 471 22.8 20.7 6.4
1998 441 22.8 19.3 7.3
1999 436 20.3 21.5 7.1
2000 417 22.2 18.8 7.4
2001 387 20.1 19.3 6.5
2002 332 20.1 16.5 7.8
2003 332 20.1 16.5 7.8
2004 350 20.3 17.2 8.6
2005 332 19.8 16.8 12.3
2006 323 18.8 17.2 12.4
2007 340 19.2 17.7 13.8
2008 371 22.0 16.9 9.2
2009 383 24.1 15.9 7.8
2010 365 21.3 17.1 9.9
2011 391 21.4 18.2 9.7
2012 395 21.1 18.6 7.8
2013 391 21.3 18.3 11.3
2014 405 21.3 19.0 9.9
2015 397 21.0 18.9 12.3
2016 394 18.0 21.8 14.7
2017 385 21.1 18.2 11.7
2018 357 20.4 17.4 11.2
2019 320 16.5 19.2 10.6
2020 294 18.0 16.2 9.5
2021 245 17.6 13.9 14.7
2022 263 18.5 14.1 16
2023 261 17.6 14.7 16.1
2024 255 17.4 14.5 14.5

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 Heatherwood Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,347
2020 $16,231
2021 $18,239
2022 $18,956
2023 $21,508

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Heatherwood 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 241st of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 125th of 933 Elementary schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heatherwood Elementary School)62.850
 12.8%
   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 (Heatherwood Elementary School)59.169
 9.9%
   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 (Heatherwood Elementary School)73.169.7
 3.4%
   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 (Heatherwood Elementary School)32.757.6
 24.9%
   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 (Heatherwood Elementary School)37.251.2
 14%
   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 (Heatherwood Elementary School)63.471.4
 8%
   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 (Heatherwood Elementary School)45.254.8
 9.6%
   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 (Heatherwood Elementary School)66.963.2
 3.7%
   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 (Heatherwood Elementary School)44.960.7
 15.8%
   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 Students320261
 18.4%
African American45
 25%
American Indian00
Asian118
 27.3%
Hispanic2621
 19.2%
Pacific Islander00
White269211
 21.6%
Two or More Races1016
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.6%16.1%
 5.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Heatherwood Elementary School

Students at Heatherwood Elementary School are 80% White, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 1% African American.

Yes. Heatherwood Elementary School ranks in the top 8.4% of Colorado elementary schools.

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

Middle : Nevin Platt Middle School
High : Boulder High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 255 students attended Heatherwood Elementary School.


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