Fireside Elementary School

Summary:

Fireside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Louisville, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 435. It is part of the highly-ranked Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, which is ranked 4 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fireside Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on CMAS assessments, with 70.4% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 63.2% for the district and 44.1% for the state. The school also has exceptional performance among various student subgroups, ranking in the top 100 Colorado elementary schools for both female and male students, and in the top 101 for white students. Notably, Fireside ranks 2nd out of 265 Colorado elementary schools for students of low socioeconomic status. Additionally, the school's gifted and talented program is highly ranked, placing 1st out of 110 Colorado elementary schools in 2018-2019.

While Fireside Elementary has a majority white student population (75.63%), it also has a significant percentage of Hispanic (9.66%) and students of two or more races (9.66%), which is higher than some of the nearby schools like Lafayette Elementary School and Alicia Sanchez International School. However, the school has seen an increase in free and reduced lunch recipients, from 11.96% in 2020-2021 to 32.87% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income families. This demographic shift may require the school to adapt its resources and support systems to meet the evolving needs of its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 845 West Dahlia
       Louisville, CO  80027-9585


(720) 561-7900

District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

SchoolDigger Rank:
100th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,054 Help


Students who attend Fireside Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Monarch High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.6%
Hispanic:
9.7%
Two or more races:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fireside Elementary School ranks better than 89.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 13th 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 87.75. (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 Fireside Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fireside Elementary School is $19,054. 18 elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fireside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fireside Elementary School 100th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Fireside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Fireside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fireside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.13 220th 808 72.8%
2005 77.49 176th 823 78.6%
2006 76.48 164th 829 80.2%
2007 72.87 226th 852 73.5%
2008 77.77 164th 849 80.7%
2009 68.03 290th 872 66.7%
2010 70.08 283rd 925 69.4%
2011 65.75 334th 935 64.3%
2012 77.82 185th 935 80.2%
2013 76.07 212th 954 77.8%
2014 81.80 150th 962 84.4%
2015 92.43 59th 938 93.7%
2016 91.98 53rd 914 94.2%
2017 88.30 82nd 929 91.2%
2018 90.77 63rd 917 93.1%
2019 91.30 61st 965 93.7%
2021 95.35 33rd 710 95.4%
2022 91.83 53rd 921 94.2%
2023 90.76 68th 933 92.7%
2024 87.75 100th 943 89.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fireside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.53 2nd 203 99.0%
2023 99.85 2nd 265 99.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Fireside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.78 64th 690 90.7%
2019 88.34 55th 758 92.7%
2021 89.58 33rd 351 90.6%
2022 87.71 50th 595 91.6%
2023 84.91 72nd 642 88.8%
2024 81.56 99th 684 85.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fireside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.40 1st 110 99.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Fireside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.76 77th 693 88.9%
2019 87.86 66th 764 91.4%
2021 94.01 21st 352 94.0%
2022 87.63 57th 594 90.4%
2023 86.22 70th 649 89.2%
2024 82.05 97th 683 85.8%
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Rank History for White students at Fireside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.58 73rd 596 87.8%
2021 90.03 22nd 288 92.4%
2022 82.67 56th 454 87.7%
2023 77.44 84th 525 84.0%
2024 75.41 101st 539 81.3%
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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 Fireside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 369 8 11 13 2 n/a n/a 0 403
1992 457 8 12 26 3 n/a n/a 0 506
1993 501 7 20 24 3 n/a n/a 0 555
1994 550 6 27 25 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1995 622 11 27 25 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1996 622 11 27 25 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1997 607 9 39 24 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1998 465 10 44 25 3 n/a n/a 0 547
1999 463 8 39 30 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2000 421 7 43 27 3 n/a n/a 0 501
2001 439 11 55 34 2 n/a n/a 0 541
2002 358 9 42 44 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2003 358 9 42 44 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2004 329 10 34 52 1 n/a n/a 0 426
2005 354 6 36 67 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2006 362 8 36 53 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2007 343 10 35 55 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2008 327 11 52 63 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2009 303 7 57 60 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2010 330 7 49 61 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2011 318 1 45 68 3 2 18 0 455
2012 341 1 53 59 1 2 22 0 479
2013 344 1 51 57 1 2 25 0 481
2014 344 1 46 59 0 3 17 0 470
2015 360 2 37 59 2 0 23 0 483
2016 346 3 39 77 2 0 21 0 488
2017 362 1 40 75 0 0 26 0 504
2018 358 2 35 59 0 1 22 0 477
2019 351 2 33 59 0 1 29 0 475
2020 376 2 20 52 0 1 33 0 484
2021 328 0 20 36 0 0 34 0 418
2022 357 1 18 40 0 1 46 0 463
2023 329 1 20 42 0 1 42 0 435

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 Fireside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 403 20.3 19.8 3.7
1992 506 23.0 22.0 4.5
1993 555 28.3 19.6 3.6
1994 608 31.7 19.2 2.6
1995 685 31.5 21.7 1.8
1996 685 31.5 21.7 1.8
1997 679 34.4 19.7 0.4
1998 547 25.9 21.1 1.8
1999 541 25.7 21.1 2.6
2000 501 27.6 18.2 3.2
2001 541 28.9 18.7 4.1
2002 453 27.6 16.4 8.8
2003 453 27.6 16.4 8.8
2004 426 27.2 15.7 8.9
2005 463 28.0 16.5 11.4
2006 459 27.6 16.6 12.2
2007 444 26.6 16.7 14.9
2008 453 24.4 18.6 17.4
2009 427 27.1 15.8 19
2010 447 27.2 16.4 19.7
2011 455 27.2 16.6 16
2012 479 28.9 16.5 14.6
2013 481 26.2 18.3 13.7
2014 470 26.3 17.8 14.7
2015 483 26.0 18.5 12.8
2016 488 22.0 22.1 16.2
2017 504 23.8 21.0 12.7
2018 477 23.9 19.8 11.3
2019 475 24.7 19.1 12
2020 484 27.8 17.3 10.5
2021 418 26.8 15.5 12
2022 463 27.4 16.8 11.4
2023 435 26.7 16.2 32.9

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 Fireside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 403 20.3 19.8 3.7
1992 506 23.0 22.0 4.5
1993 555 28.3 19.6 3.6
1994 608 31.7 19.2 2.6
1995 685 31.5 21.7 1.8
1996 685 31.5 21.7 1.8
1997 679 34.4 19.7 0.4
1998 547 25.9 21.1 1.8
1999 541 25.7 21.1 2.6
2000 501 27.6 18.2 3.2
2001 541 28.9 18.7 4.1
2002 453 27.6 16.4 8.8
2003 453 27.6 16.4 8.8
2004 426 27.2 15.7 8.9
2005 463 28.0 16.5 11.4
2006 459 27.6 16.6 12.2
2007 444 26.6 16.7 14.9
2008 453 24.4 18.6 17.4
2009 427 27.1 15.8 19
2010 447 27.2 16.4 19.7
2011 455 27.2 16.6 16
2012 479 28.9 16.5 14.6
2013 481 26.2 18.3 13.7
2014 470 26.3 17.8 14.7
2015 483 26.0 18.5 12.8
2016 488 22.0 22.1 16.2
2017 504 23.8 21.0 12.7
2018 477 23.9 19.8 11.3
2019 475 24.7 19.1 12
2020 484 27.8 17.3 10.5
2021 418 26.8 15.5 12
2022 463 27.4 16.8 11.4
2023 435 26.7 16.2 32.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fireside Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,046
2020 $14,255
2021 $16,176
2022 $16,407
2023 $19,054

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fireside 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 61st of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 68th of 933 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fireside Elementary School)59.268.3
 9.1%
   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 (Fireside Elementary School)6979.3
 10.3%
   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 (Fireside Elementary School)70.869.5
 1.3%
   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 (Fireside Elementary School)52.846.6
 6.2%
   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 (Fireside Elementary School)78.560
 18.5%
   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 (Fireside Elementary School)77.376
 1.3%
   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 (Fireside Elementary School)75.876.5
 0.7%
   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 (Fireside Elementary School)68.971
 2.1%
   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 (Fireside Elementary School)65.667.1
 1.5%
   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 Students475435
 8.4%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian3320
 39.4%
Hispanic5942
 28.8%
Pacific Islander11
White351329
 6.3%
Two or More Races2942
 44.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12%32.9%
 20.9%


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

High : Monarch High School

Students at Fireside Elementary School are 76% White, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Fireside Elementary School ranks 100th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Fireside Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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