Erie Elementary School

Summary:

Erie Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the St. Vrain Valley School District in Colorado, with a student population of around 390 students. The school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Erie Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming district and state averages in CMAS assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 66.9% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50.3% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In Math, 62% of students were proficient or better, compared to 42.5% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with significant percentages of Hispanic (around 18-20%) and Asian (around 2.5-2.6%) students, and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 15.97% to 18.72% over the past three school years.

While Erie Elementary School is a high performer within its own district, it is worth noting that some schools in the neighboring Boulder Valley School District, such as Meadowlark School and Lafayette Elementary School, have even higher academic performance. This suggests that while Erie Elementary is a strong performer, there may be opportunities to learn from the best practices of the top-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4137 E County Line Rd.
       Erie, CO  80516


(303) 828-3395

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
89th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,595 Help


Students who attend Erie Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Erie Middle School
High:    Erie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.9%
Hispanic:
16.0%
Asian:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Erie Elementary School ranks better than 90.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 6th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.67. (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 (70.9%), Hispanic (16%), Asian (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Erie Elementary School is 16.6. 22 elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Erie Elementary School is $15,595, which is the 15th highest among 32 elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Erie Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Erie Elementary School 89th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Erie Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J 33rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Erie Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Erie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.50 386th 808 52.2%
2005 64.21 323rd 823 60.8%
2006 59.63 373rd 829 55.0%
2007 56.44 414th 852 51.4%
2008 58.77 385th 849 54.7%
2009 53.36 447th 872 48.7%
2010 60.98 399th 925 56.9%
2011 61.03 397th 935 57.5%
2012 64.94 349th 935 62.7%
2013 64.96 344th 954 63.9%
2014 68.81 279th 962 71.0%
2015 71.71 226th 938 75.9%
2016 74.49 205th 914 77.6%
2017 83.09 129th 929 86.1%
2018 79.45 173rd 917 81.1%
2019 82.82 135th 965 86.0%
2021 80.81 147th 710 79.3%
2022 86.99 99th 921 89.3%
2023 86.13 106th 933 88.6%
2024 88.67 89th 943 90.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Erie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.98 117th 690 83.0%
2019 75.31 160th 758 78.9%
2022 84.68 68th 595 88.6%
2023 67.51 187th 642 70.9%
2024 86.24 68th 684 90.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Erie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.28 185th 693 73.3%
2019 79.54 126th 764 83.5%
2022 78.24 107th 594 82.0%
2023 84.82 77th 649 88.1%
2024 81.15 104th 683 84.8%
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Rank History for White students at Erie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.74 118th 596 80.2%
2022 79.02 72nd 454 84.1%
2023 77.01 87th 525 83.4%
2024 82.61 55th 539 89.8%
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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 Erie Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 380 0 0 61 3 n/a n/a 0 444
1989 383 0 0 62 2 n/a n/a 0 447
1990 378 1 0 68 2 n/a n/a 0 449
1991 381 1 0 72 2 n/a n/a 0 456
1992 380 0 0 58 2 n/a n/a 0 440
1993 406 0 0 69 3 n/a n/a 0 478
1994 327 0 0 55 2 n/a n/a 0 384
1995 322 0 0 51 5 n/a n/a 0 378
1996 322 0 0 51 5 n/a n/a 0 378
1997 383 1 2 63 3 n/a n/a 0 452
1998 394 1 4 67 9 n/a n/a 0 475
1999 389 2 4 65 10 n/a n/a 0 470
2000 382 9 7 67 9 n/a n/a 0 474
2001 427 6 20 72 10 n/a n/a 0 535
2002 449 4 22 70 6 n/a n/a 0 551
2003 449 4 22 70 6 n/a n/a 0 551
2004 450 4 24 84 6 n/a n/a 0 568
2005 548 4 23 99 3 n/a n/a 0 677
2006 617 8 26 100 3 n/a n/a 0 754
2007 596 11 27 94 1 n/a n/a 0 729
2008 670 10 25 101 1 n/a n/a 0 807
2009 454 6 18 75 3 n/a n/a 0 556
2010 499 9 15 62 4 n/a n/a 0 589
2011 546 7 22 65 4 0 0 0 644
2012 318 2 15 41 2 0 1 0 379
2013 295 2 14 47 2 0 5 0 365
2014 316 2 15 57 2 0 7 0 399
2015 347 5 12 76 4 0 7 0 451
2016 416 1 12 76 3 0 8 0 516
2017 430 3 13 82 0 0 8 0 536
2018 449 4 8 76 1 0 13 0 551
2019 263 3 5 65 2 0 8 0 346
2020 259 4 4 73 2 1 12 0 355
2021 246 5 5 68 1 1 15 0 341
2022 259 5 9 65 1 0 18 0 357
2023 278 4 10 72 0 0 26 0 390
2024 319 3 30 72 0 0 26 0 450

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 Erie Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 444 16.9 26.2 n/a
1989 447 16.9 26.4 12.5
1990 449 21.0 21.3 15.4
1991 456 22.2 20.5 15.8
1992 440 19.9 22.1 9.8
1993 478 19.4 24.6 13
1994 384 20.0 19.2 12
1995 378 19.0 19.9 15.3
1996 378 19.0 19.9 15.3
1997 452 19.3 23.4 12.8
1998 475 19.5 24.4 12.4
1999 470 20.8 22.6 10.2
2000 474 19.8 23.9 14.1
2001 535 25.3 21.1 9.5
2002 551 28.4 19.4 11.1
2003 551 28.4 19.4 11.1
2004 568 27.9 20.4 11.1
2005 677 31.5 21.5 12
2006 754 35.1 21.5 12.3
2007 729 30.8 23.7 13.6
2008 807 35.7 22.6 10.7
2009 556 24.6 22.6 12.9
2010 589 28.0 20.9 17.5
2011 644 32.2 19.9 14.6
2012 379 20.1 18.8 15
2013 365 20.2 18.0 23.8
2014 399 22.4 17.8 24.6
2015 451 24.0 18.7 20
2016 516 27.0 19.1 20.5
2017 536 28.4 18.8 18.7
2018 551 29.3 18.7 14.7
2019 346 22.7 15.2 19.7
2020 355 21.4 16.5 19.2
2021 341 20.7 16.4 17.9
2022 357 23.4 15.2 16
2023 390 24.9 15.6 18.7
2024 450 27.0 16.6 18

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 Erie Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 444 16.9 26.2 n/a
1989 447 16.9 26.4 12.5
1990 449 21.0 21.3 15.4
1991 456 22.2 20.5 15.8
1992 440 19.9 22.1 9.8
1993 478 19.4 24.6 13
1994 384 20.0 19.2 12
1995 378 19.0 19.9 15.3
1996 378 19.0 19.9 15.3
1997 452 19.3 23.4 12.8
1998 475 19.5 24.4 12.4
1999 470 20.8 22.6 10.2
2000 474 19.8 23.9 14.1
2001 535 25.3 21.1 9.5
2002 551 28.4 19.4 11.1
2003 551 28.4 19.4 11.1
2004 568 27.9 20.4 11.1
2005 677 31.5 21.5 12
2006 754 35.1 21.5 12.3
2007 729 30.8 23.7 13.6
2008 807 35.7 22.6 10.7
2009 556 24.6 22.6 12.9
2010 589 28.0 20.9 17.5
2011 644 32.2 19.9 14.6
2012 379 20.1 18.8 15
2013 365 20.2 18.0 23.8
2014 399 22.4 17.8 24.6
2015 451 24.0 18.7 20
2016 516 27.0 19.1 20.5
2017 536 28.4 18.8 18.7
2018 551 29.3 18.7 14.7
2019 346 22.7 15.2 19.7
2020 355 21.4 16.5 19.2
2021 341 20.7 16.4 17.9
2022 357 23.4 15.2 16
2023 390 24.9 15.6 18.7
2024 450 27.0 16.6 18

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 Erie Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,034
2020 $12,840
2021 $13,748
2022 $15,102
2023 $15,595

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Erie Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 135th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 106th of 933 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Erie Elementary School)55.362.3
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)43.345.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Erie Elementary School)6654.7
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)47.246.5
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Erie Elementary School)60.958.2
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)50.750.1
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Erie Elementary School)5064.8
 14.8%
   4th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)35.942.3
 6.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Erie Elementary School)59.354.9
 4.4%
   5th Grade Science (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)40.841.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Erie Elementary School)67.275.5
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)5253.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Erie Elementary School)52.563.5
 11%
   5th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)41.946.3
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Erie Elementary School)61.665
 3.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)49.449.2
 0.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Erie Elementary School)55.961
 5.1%
   All Grades Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)39.940.4
 0.5%
   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 Students346390
 12.7%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian510
 100%
Hispanic6572
 10.8%
Pacific Islander00
White263278
 5.7%
Two or More Races826
 225%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.7%18.7%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Erie Elementary School

Yes. Erie Elementary School ranks in the top 9.4% of Colorado elementary schools.

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

Middle : Erie Middle School
High : Erie High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 450 students attended Erie Elementary School.

Students at Erie Elementary School are 71% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races.


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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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