Community Montessori School

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Community Montessori School ranks 229 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Community Montessori School is a public elementary school serving 274 students in grades PK-6 in the Boulder Valley School District in Colorado. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients.

Academically, Community Montessori School consistently ranks among the top 30% of Colorado elementary schools, with performance on CMAS tests generally above the district and state averages, particularly in science and English language arts. In 2023-2024, 63.3% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in CMAS Science, compared to 57.4% for the district and 37.9% for the state. The school's racial diversity is also noteworthy, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and two or more races students compared to many nearby schools, such as Flatirons Elementary and Eisenhower Elementary.

While Community Montessori School's academic performance is excellent, it does not quite reach the same level of excellence as some of the top-ranked schools in the Boulder Valley School District, such as Bear Creek Elementary and Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 18.08% to 23.14% over the past three years, suggests it may serve a more affluent population compared to nearby schools like Whittier Elementary, which had a 39.21% free and reduced lunch rate in 2022-2023.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

805 Gillaspie Dr
Boulder, CO 80305-6501

(720) 561-3700

District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

SchoolDigger Rank:
229^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,064

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 274

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.3%

Hispanic:

16.4%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Community Montessori School ranks better than 75.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 24^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 73.51. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Community Montessori School is $20,064, which is the 15^th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Community Montessori School:

SchoolDigger ranks Community Montessori School 229^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Community Montessori 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 4^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Community Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	90.88	34^th	808	95.8%
2005	92.75	12^th	823	98.5%
2006	88.32	54^th	829	93.5%
2007	89.19	45^th	852	94.7%
2008	84.10	106^th	849	87.5%
2009	72.07	241^st	872	72.4%
2010	72.86	244^th	925	73.6%
2011	65.32	341^st	935	63.5%
2012	78.95	171^st	935	81.7%
2013	79.25	178^th	954	81.3%
2014	86.54	94^th	962	90.2%
2015	85.13	116^th	938	87.6%
2016	75.45	190^th	914	79.2%
2017	74.56	213^th	929	77.1%
2019	66.90	299^th	965	69.0%
2021	82.70	128^th	710	82.0%
2022	67.43	277^th	921	69.9%
2023	69.08	261^st	933	72.0%
2024	73.51	229^th	943	75.7%

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Rank History for White students at Community Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	51.89	276^th	596	53.7%
2022	47.33	252^nd	454	44.5%
2023	70.82	132^nd	525	74.9%
2024	66.67	167^th	539	69.0%

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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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Enrollment information for Community Montessori School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	110	1	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	117
1996	110	1	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	117
1997	124	2	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	135
1998	132	2	11	8	2	n/a	n/a	155
1999	139	3	11	4	2	n/a	n/a	159
2000	148	2	11	5	2	n/a	n/a	168
2001	156	2	14	8	0	n/a	n/a	180
2002	161	5	12	8	0	n/a	n/a	186
2003	161	5	12	8	0	n/a	n/a	186
2004	155	4	14	7	0	n/a	n/a	180
2005	156	6	14	9	0	n/a	n/a	185
2006	193	8	26	20	0	n/a	n/a	247
2007	201	6	30	33	0	n/a	n/a	270
2008	207	4	36	41	0	n/a	n/a	288
2009	199	3	38	49	0	n/a	n/a	289
2010	208	4	43	49	2	n/a	n/a	306
2011	202	0	30	56	2	0	25	315
2012	198	2	32	62	1	0	30	325
2013	195	3	29	60	2	0	23	312
2014	204	3	21	60	0	0	24	312
2015	220	2	23	56	0	0	27	328
2016	232	4	14	49	0	0	30	329
2017	223	5	10	50	0	0	25	313
2018	209	6	15	50	0	0	22	302
2019	210	6	16	53	0	0	27	312
2020	201	5	15	55	1	0	32	309
2021	162	3	10	48	0	0	19	242
2022	173	3	12	49	0	1	22	260
2023	198	3	10	45	0	1	17	274

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Community Montessori School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	117	3.5	33.3	0
1996	117	3.5	33.3	0
1997	135	5.0	27.0	0
1998	155	6.1	25.4	1.3
1999	159	6.5	24.5	1.3
2000	168	7.6	22.1	0.6
2001	180	8.9	20.2	1.1
2002	186	9.3	20.0	4.3
2003	186	9.3	20.0	4.3
2004	180	9.8	18.4	2.2
2005	185	8.6	21.5	4.3
2006	247	10.7	23.1	8.5
2007	270	13.0	20.8	17
2008	288	14.0	20.6	15.6
2009	289	15.6	18.5	15.6
2010	306	16.3	18.6	16.7
2011	315	15.9	19.7	16.5
2012	325	16.7	19.3	19.4
2013	312	16.6	18.7	20.8
2014	312	15.8	19.7	17.6
2015	328	15.0	21.8	15.2
2016	329	14.0	23.5	13.7
2017	313	15.6	20.0	16.9
2018	302	17.5	17.1	20.2
2019	312	16.4	18.9	24
2020	309	17.1	17.9	22.7
2021	242	15.7	15.3	23.1
2022	260	17.4	14.9	18.1
2023	274	17.8	15.3	19

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 Community Montessori School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	117	3.5	33.3	0
1996	117	3.5	33.3	0
1997	135	5.0	27.0	0
1998	155	6.1	25.4	1.3
1999	159	6.5	24.5	1.3
2000	168	7.6	22.1	0.6
2001	180	8.9	20.2	1.1
2002	186	9.3	20.0	4.3
2003	186	9.3	20.0	4.3
2004	180	9.8	18.4	2.2
2005	185	8.6	21.5	4.3
2006	247	10.7	23.1	8.5
2007	270	13.0	20.8	17
2008	288	14.0	20.6	15.6
2009	289	15.6	18.5	15.6
2010	306	16.3	18.6	16.7
2011	315	15.9	19.7	16.5
2012	325	16.7	19.3	19.4
2013	312	16.6	18.7	20.8
2014	312	15.8	19.7	17.6
2015	328	15.0	21.8	15.2
2016	329	14.0	23.5	13.7
2017	313	15.6	20.0	16.9
2018	302	17.5	17.1	20.2
2019	312	16.4	18.9	24
2020	309	17.1	17.9	22.7
2021	242	15.7	15.3	23.1
2022	260	17.4	14.9	18.1
2023	274	17.8	15.3	19

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 Community Montessori School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,576
2020	$16,062
2021	$17,856
2022	$19,134
2023	$20,064

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Community Montessori School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 299^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 261^st of 933 Elementary schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Community Montessori School)	43.9	34.2	9.7%
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 (Community Montessori School)	31	52.6	21.6%
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 (Community Montessori School)	63.4	63.6	0.2%
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 (Community Montessori School)	45	33.3	11.7%
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 (Community Montessori School)	48.6	65.6	17%
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 (Community Montessori School)	65.7	90.9	25.2%
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 (Community Montessori School)	52.8	39.4	13.4%
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 (Community Montessori School)	57.3	61.5	4.2%
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 (Community Montessori School)	42.4	42.3	0.1%
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	312	274	12.2%
African American	6	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	16	10	37.5%
Hispanic	53	45	15.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	210	198	5.7%
Two or More Races	27	17	37%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24%	19%	5.1%

Schools Near Community Montessori 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 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Community Montessori School	Public	PK, KG-6	805 Gillaspie Dr	Boulder	80305	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-3700	274	18	15.3	19.0%	198 (72.3%)	3 (1.1%)	45 (16.4%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.2%)	73.5	229^th of 943 public elementary schools	75.7%		69.1	261^st of 933 public elementary schools	72.0%	32	46.3	55.9	63.3				54.3	53.7	48.5	50.0				51.0	63.3		$20,064
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
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	378	24	16.0	26.5%	257 (68.0%)	5 (1.3%)	61 (16.1%)	30 (7.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)	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
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
Horizons K-8 School	Public, Charter	K-8	4545 Sioux Drive	Boulder	80303	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	Yes	No	No	No	(720) 561-5580	348	28	12.2	10.6%	285 (81.9%)	2 (0.6%)	23 (6.6%)	9 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.8%)	77.2	194^th of 943 public elementary schools	79.4%		81.7	150^th of 933 public elementary schools	83.9%	44	60.5	65.0	57.1	73.0	71.0	76.3	66.8	61.5	50.0	35.7	64.9	41.4	62.2	52.7	47.6	53.8	$12,692
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	266	15	17.4	10.5%	139 (52.3%)	3 (1.1%)	19 (7.1%)	66 (24.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (14.7%)	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	284	16	17.7		225 (79.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (11.3%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.5%)	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
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
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1220 Eisenhower Drive	Boulder	80303	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-6700	304	19	16.3	14.8%	219 (72.0%)	4 (1.3%)	31 (10.2%)	13 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (12.2%)	93.4	39^th of 943 public elementary schools	95.9%		92.5	53^rd of 933 public elementary schools	94.3%	14	83.9	82.5	62.5				75.7	89.3	69.0	72.9				77.7	64.4		$20,228
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Community Montessori School

What district is Community Montessori School in?

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

How many students attend Community Montessori School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 274 students attended Community Montessori School.

Is Community Montessori School a good school?

Community Montessori School ranks 229^th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Community Montessori School?

Students at Community Montessori School are 72% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% African American.

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