Foothills Elementary School

Summary:

Foothills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lakewood, Colorado, serving 272 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. While the school is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35 out of 116 school districts in the state, Foothills Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to both district and state averages.

Foothills Elementary School's academic performance is significantly lower than nearby schools, such as Rooney Ranch Elementary School, Welchester Elementary School, and Kendrick Lakes Elementary School. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 27.3% of Foothills students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51.8% in the district and 44.1% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low in mathematics, with only 24.7% of students proficient or better, compared to 40.7% in the district and 34.2% statewide. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate is only 20.3%, significantly lower than the district's 46.6% and the state's 37.9%.

Foothills Elementary School's challenges extend beyond academic performance. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 65.07% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This demographic factor, combined with the school's declining performance over the past several years, suggests that Foothills may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of its student population and improve educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13165 West Ohio Avenue
       Lakewood, CO  80228-3114


(303) 982-9324

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
704th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,320 Help


Students who attend Foothills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dunstan Middle School
High:    Green Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  272

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.7%
Hispanic:
32.4%
African American:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Foothills Elementary School ranks worse than 74.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 73rd among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.44. (See more...)
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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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Compare Details Foothills Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Foothills Elementary School is $16,320, which is the 22nd highest among 85 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Foothills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Foothills Elementary School 704th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Foothills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Foothills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Foothills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.07 381st 808 52.8%
2005 65.49 308th 823 62.6%
2006 39.26 535th 829 35.5%
2007 36.40 588th 852 31.0%
2008 28.19 652nd 849 23.2%
2009 40.09 582nd 872 33.3%
2010 49.04 524th 925 43.4%
2011 48.42 527th 935 43.6%
2012 39.23 607th 935 35.1%
2013 40.40 606th 954 36.5%
2014 42.51 580th 962 39.7%
2015 38.09 539th 938 42.5%
2016 24.57 673rd 914 26.4%
2017 18.16 759th 929 18.3%
2018 33.85 584th 917 36.3%
2019 29.04 664th 965 31.2%
2021 26.52 554th 710 22.0%
2022 23.73 677th 921 26.5%
2023 35.74 555th 933 40.5%
2024 22.44 704th 943 25.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Foothills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.29 327th 365 10.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Foothills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.15 447th 690 35.2%
2019 28.63 522nd 758 31.1%
2023 23.96 474th 642 26.2%
2024 13.69 605th 684 11.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Foothills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.00 428th 693 38.2%
2019 39.21 433rd 764 43.3%
2023 33.26 414th 649 36.2%
2024 15.06 588th 683 13.9%
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Rank History for White students at Foothills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.76 334th 337 0.9%
2019 17.66 527th 596 11.6%
2024 12.00 506th 539 6.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 10, 2022

Open Quote Switched my child from another elementary school to Foothills due to bullying. She immediately fell in love with Foothills and the family atmosphere. The all school morning meetings are the best. My student went from struggling at another school to getting into the GT program for huge academic growth. Foothills totally changed my daughter's life for the better. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Open Quote The best school my children have attended. Staff is amazing. The teachers go above and beyond their call of duty. My daughter was transferred mid year here, they all made her feel so welcomed right off the bat. she has excelled since shes been here. The principal is very involved he goes on field trips, accomapies students to and from programs, is outside greeting parents every morning as their dropping kids off. He makes weekly visits to classrooms, lends his help in guitar class, participates in field day... I cant say enough....his leadership rubs off on the whole school.... school does alot with the food drive and is a great member of the community. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 7, 2010

Open Quote We just moved into the community, and thier treatment of children, and good teaching has been very welcome. All of my childrens grades have improved from thier other elementary school. They are listening better, and more focused at home as well. For this to happen, after having to change thier schools, I was relieved that they were improving, as well as making nice friends. Kudos to Foothills Elementary. I think they will be staying. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Foothills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 300 3 13 27 1 n/a n/a 0 344
1989 296 4 14 23 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1990 312 4 15 27 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1991 322 3 17 27 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1992 341 4 15 28 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1993 391 4 12 35 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1994 452 9 17 40 5 n/a n/a 0 523
1995 458 15 17 55 8 n/a n/a 0 553
1996 458 15 17 55 8 n/a n/a 0 553
1997 426 14 21 55 10 n/a n/a 0 526
1998 437 9 14 59 6 n/a n/a 0 525
1999 413 10 20 59 9 n/a n/a 0 511
2000 402 12 27 61 12 n/a n/a 0 514
2001 369 12 26 62 12 n/a n/a 0 481
2002 308 16 16 80 14 n/a n/a 0 434
2003 308 16 16 80 14 n/a n/a 0 434
2004 266 12 15 86 7 n/a n/a 0 386
2005 245 11 16 85 10 n/a n/a 0 367
2006 210 9 12 89 8 n/a n/a 0 328
2007 264 10 12 61 4 n/a n/a 0 351
2008 253 14 17 51 8 n/a n/a 0 343
2009 235 19 18 58 5 n/a n/a 0 335
2010 220 17 19 69 7 n/a n/a 0 332
2011 207 18 16 91 9 1 18 0 360
2012 212 10 14 102 4 1 12 0 355
2013 198 10 12 98 4 2 15 0 339
2014 190 12 15 109 3 2 20 0 351
2015 195 12 12 106 4 1 16 0 346
2016 179 12 10 107 2 0 16 0 326
2017 177 15 6 98 4 0 14 0 314
2018 170 13 4 109 5 0 16 0 317
2019 152 10 3 91 7 0 15 0 278
2020 148 9 4 105 10 0 17 0 293
2021 142 13 5 81 10 0 11 0 262
2022 132 12 8 82 6 0 14 0 254
2023 138 15 14 88 4 1 12 0 272

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 Foothills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 344 15.7 21.9 n/a
1989 337 15.3 22.0 7.7
1990 358 17.1 20.9 10.6
1991 369 17.0 21.7 11.1
1992 388 17.7 21.9 8.5
1993 442 19.3 22.9 10.9
1994 523 21.5 24.3 12.4
1995 553 23.6 23.4 16.6
1996 553 23.6 23.4 16.6
1997 526 24.6 21.4 16.5
1998 525 24.7 21.3 16.4
1999 511 26.5 19.3 12.5
2000 514 24.5 21.0 20
2001 481 26.4 18.2 20.8
2002 434 24.5 17.7 27.4
2003 434 24.5 17.7 27.4
2004 386 22.8 16.9 29.5
2005 367 20.4 18.0 33.8
2006 328 20.4 16.1 45.4
2007 351 18.7 18.8 40.2
2008 343 19.7 17.4 44.9
2009 335 20.0 16.8 44.8
2010 332 17.3 19.1 52.1
2011 360 20.3 17.6 55
2012 355 19.5 18.1 54.9
2013 339 17.4 19.4 61.9
2014 351 17.6 19.8 62.1
2015 346 20.0 17.3 57.5
2016 326 20.0 16.3 54.3
2017 314 18.1 17.2 60.8
2018 317 18.9 16.7 69.1
2019 278 17.7 15.7 73
2020 293 18.4 15.8 66.9
2021 262 21.3 12.2 68.3
2022 254 19.5 12.9 59.4
2023 272 18.4 14.7 65.1

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 Foothills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 344 15.7 21.9 n/a
1989 337 15.3 22.0 7.7
1990 358 17.1 20.9 10.6
1991 369 17.0 21.7 11.1
1992 388 17.7 21.9 8.5
1993 442 19.3 22.9 10.9
1994 523 21.5 24.3 12.4
1995 553 23.6 23.4 16.6
1996 553 23.6 23.4 16.6
1997 526 24.6 21.4 16.5
1998 525 24.7 21.3 16.4
1999 511 26.5 19.3 12.5
2000 514 24.5 21.0 20
2001 481 26.4 18.2 20.8
2002 434 24.5 17.7 27.4
2003 434 24.5 17.7 27.4
2004 386 22.8 16.9 29.5
2005 367 20.4 18.0 33.8
2006 328 20.4 16.1 45.4
2007 351 18.7 18.8 40.2
2008 343 19.7 17.4 44.9
2009 335 20.0 16.8 44.8
2010 332 17.3 19.1 52.1
2011 360 20.3 17.6 55
2012 355 19.5 18.1 54.9
2013 339 17.4 19.4 61.9
2014 351 17.6 19.8 62.1
2015 346 20.0 17.3 57.5
2016 326 20.0 16.3 54.3
2017 314 18.1 17.2 60.8
2018 317 18.9 16.7 69.1
2019 278 17.7 15.7 73
2020 293 18.4 15.8 66.9
2021 262 21.3 12.2 68.3
2022 254 19.5 12.9 59.4
2023 272 18.4 14.7 65.1

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 Foothills Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,749
2020 $12,917
2021 $14,158
2022 $15,645
2023 $16,320

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Foothills 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 664th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 555th of 933 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Foothills Elementary School)2542.3
 17.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)46.348.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Foothills Elementary School)17.530.8
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)45.748.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Foothills Elementary School)63.242.1
 21.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)5653.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Foothills Elementary School)39.528.9
 10.6%
   4th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.539.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Foothills Elementary School)21.723.7
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)41.641.6
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Foothills Elementary School)26.736.8
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)53.655.6
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Foothills Elementary School)10.925
 14.1%
   5th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.441.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Foothills Elementary School)37.440.2
 2.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Foothills Elementary School)21.827.9
 6.1%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   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 Students278272
 2.2%
African American1015
 50%
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian314
 366.7%
Hispanic9188
 3.3%
Pacific Islander01
White152138
 9.2%
Two or More Races1512
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73%65.1%
 7.9%


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Foothills Elementary School ranks 704th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended Foothills Elementary School.

Students at Foothills Elementary School are 51% White, 32% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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

Middle : Dunstan Middle School
High : Green Mountain High School


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