Nederland Elementary School

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Nederland Elementary School ranks 182 nd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Nederland Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Boulder Valley School District in Colorado. The school has a student population of 193 and is located in the town of Nederland, CO, which has a predominantly white population.

Nederland Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on CMAS assessments in English Language Arts and Math, with 64.5% of students proficient or better in ELA and 59.2% proficient or better in Math, compared to state averages of 44.1% and 34.2% respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.6 to 12.9 over the past 3 years, which is lower than nearby schools in the district. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (31.61%) compared to some other schools in the area.

While Nederland Elementary is a high-performing school, ranking in the top 20% of Colorado elementary schools, some nearby schools like Bear Creek Elementary and Flatirons Elementary have even stronger academic performance, with over 80% of students proficient in both ELA and Math. Additionally, the racial makeup of Nederland Elementary is significantly more homogeneous than nearby schools like Whittier Elementary and University Hill Elementary, which have much higher percentages of Hispanic and minority students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

#1 Sundown Trail
Nederland, CO 80466

(720) 561-4800

District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

SchoolDigger Rank:
182^nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,403

Students who attend Nederland Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Nederland Middle-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 193

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nederland Elementary School ranks better than 80.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 20^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 78.24. (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 Nederland 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

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nederland Elementary School is $22,403, which is the 3^rd highest among 32 elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Nederland 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.)

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Rank History for Nederland Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Nederland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	65.63	299^th	808	63.0%
2005	67.87	281^st	823	65.9%
2006	64.05	329^th	829	60.3%
2007	64.96	322^nd	852	62.2%
2008	45.17	510^th	849	39.9%
2009	57.37	403^rd	872	53.8%
2010	57.35	435^th	925	53.0%
2011	79.22	168^th	935	82.0%
2012	82.21	133^rd	935	85.8%
2013	66.77	320^th	954	66.5%
2014	56.40	437^th	962	54.6%
2015	70.67	238^th	938	74.6%
2016	81.37	138^th	914	84.9%
2017	70.75	241^st	929	74.1%
2018	65.44	282^nd	917	69.2%
2019	67.14	295^th	965	69.4%
2022	58.57	351^st	921	61.9%
2023	72.92	226^th	933	75.8%
2024	78.24	182^nd	943	80.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Nederland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	72.70	160^th	693	76.9%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, July 6, 2012

All 3 of my children have attended NES. Our children have thrived in the positive and nurturing environment created by the teachers and staff. They are challenged academically and their education is expanded through strong music, art, and nature/outdoor programs. The school gives the kids a good balanced education. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Nederland Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	398	4	4	16	8	n/a	n/a	430
1989	420	7	3	16	14	n/a	n/a	460
1990	420	5	8	24	17	n/a	n/a	474
1991	431	0	9	15	15	n/a	n/a	470
1992	466	1	9	17	17	n/a	n/a	510
1993	478	1	9	18	20	n/a	n/a	526
1994	483	1	7	20	28	n/a	n/a	539
1995	428	3	10	14	18	n/a	n/a	473
1996	428	3	10	14	18	n/a	n/a	473
1997	426	2	5	15	17	n/a	n/a	465
1998	375	3	7	11	12	n/a	n/a	408
1999	332	2	6	9	13	n/a	n/a	362
2000	354	3	2	11	6	n/a	n/a	376
2001	291	2	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	303
2002	307	4	3	11	2	n/a	n/a	327
2003	307	4	3	11	2	n/a	n/a	327
2004	300	4	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	316
2005	316	3	11	7	2	n/a	n/a	339
2006	308	3	11	8	1	n/a	n/a	331
2007	301	3	15	7	3	n/a	n/a	329
2008	270	3	11	8	5	n/a	n/a	297
2009	296	3	13	8	2	n/a	n/a	322
2010	255	3	12	10	2	n/a	n/a	282
2011	251	1	7	15	2	0	15	291
2012	248	1	6	12	1	0	18	286
2013	251	1	6	12	0	0	19	289
2014	252	1	4	18	0	1	17	293
2015	255	0	3	16	3	0	16	293
2016	252	0	3	13	1	0	14	283
2017	254	0	1	20	1	0	11	287
2018	246	3	2	17	1	0	13	282
2019	236	0	2	19	1	0	14	272
2020	220	0	2	13	0	0	18	253
2021	181	0	1	10	0	0	12	204
2022	180	0	1	14	0	0	7	202
2023	176	0	1	8	0	0	8	193

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 Nederland Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	430	21.0	20.4	n/a
1989	460	23.2	19.8	12.6
1990	474	26.7	17.7	14.1
1991	470	25.4	18.5	14.7
1992	510	23.6	21.6	16.1
1993	526	29.7	17.7	16.5
1994	539	29.1	18.5	13.9
1995	473	27.2	17.4	10.4
1996	473	27.2	17.4	10.4
1997	465	22.2	20.9	13.5
1998	408	23.1	17.7	10.3
1999	362	18.0	20.1	10.8
2000	376	21.5	17.5	16.5
2001	303	18.7	16.2	13.9
2002	327	20.8	15.7	12.5
2003	327	20.8	15.7	12.5
2004	316	18.3	17.3	13.9
2005	339	21.8	15.6	15.9
2006	331	20.1	16.5	18.1
2007	329	20.3	16.2	19.1
2008	297	19.6	15.2	15.2
2009	322	20.4	15.8	17.1
2010	282	17.9	15.7	20.6
2011	291	16.7	17.3	21.6
2012	286	18.4	15.5	22
2013	289	18.1	15.9	26.3
2014	293	18.2	16.0	26.6
2015	293	18.0	16.2	27
2016	283	18.0	15.7	26.9
2017	287	17.3	16.5	27.2
2018	282	17.4	16.1	27
2019	272	16.7	16.2	34.6
2020	253	19.0	13.2	29.6
2021	204	17.5	11.6	26.5
2022	202	17.0	11.8	27.2
2023	193	14.9	12.9	31.6

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 Nederland Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	430	21.0	20.4	n/a
1989	460	23.2	19.8	12.6
1990	474	26.7	17.7	14.1
1991	470	25.4	18.5	14.7
1992	510	23.6	21.6	16.1
1993	526	29.7	17.7	16.5
1994	539	29.1	18.5	13.9
1995	473	27.2	17.4	10.4
1996	473	27.2	17.4	10.4
1997	465	22.2	20.9	13.5
1998	408	23.1	17.7	10.3
1999	362	18.0	20.1	10.8
2000	376	21.5	17.5	16.5
2001	303	18.7	16.2	13.9
2002	327	20.8	15.7	12.5
2003	327	20.8	15.7	12.5
2004	316	18.3	17.3	13.9
2005	339	21.8	15.6	15.9
2006	331	20.1	16.5	18.1
2007	329	20.3	16.2	19.1
2008	297	19.6	15.2	15.2
2009	322	20.4	15.8	17.1
2010	282	17.9	15.7	20.6
2011	291	16.7	17.3	21.6
2012	286	18.4	15.5	22
2013	289	18.1	15.9	26.3
2014	293	18.2	16.0	26.6
2015	293	18.0	16.2	27
2016	283	18.0	15.7	26.9
2017	287	17.3	16.5	27.2
2018	282	17.4	16.1	27
2019	272	16.7	16.2	34.6
2020	253	19.0	13.2	29.6
2021	204	17.5	11.6	26.5
2022	202	17.0	11.8	27.2
2023	193	14.9	12.9	31.6

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 Nederland Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,309
2020	$17,776
2021	$19,838
2022	$20,436
2023	$22,403

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nederland Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 295^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 226^th of 933 Elementary schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nederland Elementary School)	53.8	41.4	12.4%
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 (Nederland Elementary School)	59	56.7	2.3%
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 (Nederland Elementary School)	31.1	44.4	13.3%
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%
5th Grade Science (Nederland Elementary School)	52.8	63	10.2%
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 (Nederland Elementary School)	69.4	70.4	1%
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%
All Grades English Language Arts (Nederland Elementary School)	50	51.8	1.8%
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 (Nederland Elementary School)	41.3	53.6	12.3%
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	272	193	29%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	19	8	57.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	236	176	25.4%
Two or More Races	14	8	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.6%	31.6%	3%

Schools Near Nederland Elementary School

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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
Nederland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	#1 Sundown Trail	Nederland	80466	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-4800	193	15	12.9	31.6%	176 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	78.2	182^nd of 943 public elementary schools	80.7%		72.9	226^th of 933 public elementary schools	75.8%	44	60.0	75.0	59.3	64.5	68.0	62.5	48.1	59.2	38.5	$22,403
Gold Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	890 Main Street	Boulder	80302	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-5940	15	3	5.3		12 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)								(n/a)										$32,567
Gilpin County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10595 Highway 119	Golden	80403	Jefferson County	Gilpin County School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 582-3444	199	14	13.8	31.2%	168 (84.4%)	2 (1.0%)	24 (12.1%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	51	436^th of 943 public elementary schools	53.8%		54.6	394^th of 933 public elementary schools	57.8%	42	58.3	32.4	48.3	44.4	29.2	29.7	51.7	36.7	44.8	$15,411
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School	Public	K-8	11719 Ranch Elsie Road	Golden	80403	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-3409	98	10	10.0	21.4%	89 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)								(n/a)				58.7				34.8		$20,684
Jamestown Elementary School	Public	K-5	111 Mesa Street	Jamestown	80455	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-6020	17	2	6.8		14 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$29,784
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	182	11	16.5	14.8%	153 (84.1%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.5%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.7%)	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
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	26	17.0	8.9%	345 (78.9%)	4 (0.9%)	45 (10.3%)	8 (1.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.3%)	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
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	413	33	12.5	54.5%	113 (27.4%)	1 (0.2%)	288 (69.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	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
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	342	18	19.3	4.4%	246 (71.9%)	2 (0.6%)	25 (7.3%)	27 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (12.3%)	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
Mesa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1575 Lehigh Street	Boulder	80305	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-3000	246	16	15.2	12.6%	199 (80.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)	7 (2.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.6%)	88.8	88^th of 943 public elementary schools	90.7%		94.2	37^th of 933 public elementary schools	96.0%	51	63.2	75.0	65.2	68.0	55.3	72.7	70.2	66.7	64.6	$21,824

Frequently Asked Questions about Nederland Elementary School

Is Nederland Elementary School a good school?

Nederland Elementary School ranks 182^nd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Nederland Elementary School attend?

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

High : Nederland Middle-Senior High School

What district is Nederland Elementary School in?

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

How many students attend Nederland Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 193 students attended Nederland Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Nederland Elementary School?

Students at Nederland Elementary School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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