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Indian Peaks Elementary School

Summary:

Indian Peaks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Longmont, Colorado, serving 251 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District, which is ranked 33 out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating.

While Indian Peaks Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, it consistently underperforms on state assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 30.9% in English Language Arts, 25% in Math, and 31.4% in 5th grade Science, significantly lower than the district and state averages. This has earned the school a 1 or 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking it between 528 and 706 out of over 900 Colorado elementary schools in recent years.

One potential factor contributing to the school's lower academic performance is its exceptionally high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 81.67% to 89.4% over the past three years. This is significantly higher than nearby schools like Blue Mountain Elementary and Central Elementary, which have much higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Identifying and addressing the specific challenges faced by Indian Peaks Elementary could be crucial in helping the school improve its academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1335 South Judson
       Longmont, CO  80501-6511

(303) 772-7240

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
635th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,457 Help


Students who attend Indian Peaks Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sunset Middle School
High:    Niwot High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  251

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.5%
White:
10.0%
Asian:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.7% Help


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Compare Details Indian Peaks Elementary School ranks worse than 67.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 25th 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 28.08. (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.
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Compare Details Indian Peaks Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Indian Peaks Elementary School is $19,457, which is the highest among 33 elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Indian Peaks Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Indian Peaks Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Indian Peaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.41 623rd 808 22.9%
2005 37.45 561st 823 31.8%
2006 30.88 613th 829 26.1%
2007 29.11 647th 852 24.1%
2008 37.92 578th 849 31.9%
2009 29.11 670th 872 23.2%
2010 23.89 733rd 925 20.8%
2011 20.07 761st 935 18.6%
2012 10.24 851st 935 9.0%
2013 8.52 888th 954 6.9%
2014 15.39 833rd 962 13.4%
2015 15.11 817th 938 12.9%
2016 12.97 833rd 914 8.9%
2017 23.53 700th 929 24.7%
2018 23.58 685th 917 25.3%
2019 34.56 597th 965 38.1%
2021 29.63 528th 710 25.6%
2022 27.89 638th 921 30.7%
2023 22.19 706th 933 24.3%
2024 28.08 635th 943 32.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Indian Peaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.94 512th 690 25.8%
2019 25.36 558th 758 26.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Indian Peaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.95 591st 693 14.7%
2019 33.40 490th 764 35.9%
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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.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a citizen
Saturday, September 17, 2016

Open Quote Indian Peaks Elementary School is an excellent school for diverse students and students who are learning English as a second language. The test scores do not reflect the growth in achievement of students who enter this school at preschool and leave at 5th grade. These students make remarkable achievements in literacy and math, while learning English as a second language. It is a Biliteracy Language immersion school. Instruction is differentiated to support literacy in a second language and students are immersed in the STEM framework to enrich and empower their skills and aptitudes in Science, Engineering, Technology and Math.
Students who leave Indian Peaks actually perform quite well as they transition into MS environment, having acquired English as their second language skill. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Indian Peaks Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 368 1 9 54 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1989 379 1 6 60 2 n/a n/a 0 448
1990 397 1 1 62 4 n/a n/a 0 465
1991 402 3 3 77 9 n/a n/a 0 494
1992 316 3 6 91 4 n/a n/a 0 420
1993 273 3 10 103 8 n/a n/a 0 397
1994 287 3 7 139 6 n/a n/a 0 442
1995 286 1 9 184 3 n/a n/a 0 483
1996 286 1 9 184 3 n/a n/a 0 483
1997 266 1 6 202 1 n/a n/a 0 476
1998 260 2 10 224 1 n/a n/a 0 497
1999 287 3 17 274 3 n/a n/a 0 584
2000 189 0 9 188 2 n/a n/a 0 388
2001 187 0 7 222 2 n/a n/a 0 418
2002 186 2 5 201 3 n/a n/a 0 397
2003 186 2 5 201 3 n/a n/a 0 397
2004 154 2 9 178 3 n/a n/a 0 346
2005 124 3 7 172 2 n/a n/a 0 308
2006 110 2 8 217 1 n/a n/a 0 338
2007 109 2 3 267 3 n/a n/a 0 384
2008 105 4 7 333 2 n/a n/a 0 451
2009 82 7 4 370 3 n/a n/a 0 466
2010 71 5 5 399 1 n/a n/a 0 481
2011 60 6 3 422 0 3 0 0 494
2012 38 2 3 415 0 0 0 0 458
2013 32 3 1 402 0 0 0 0 438
2014 17 2 2 374 0 0 0 0 395
2015 11 1 2 367 0 0 1 0 382
2016 4 0 1 366 0 1 0 0 372
2017 5 0 2 325 1 0 0 0 333
2018 14 0 2 287 0 0 0 0 303
2019 24 0 7 281 1 1 0 0 314
2020 30 0 9 270 0 2 0 0 311
2021 26 0 9 246 0 2 0 0 283
2022 22 0 12 216 0 0 2 0 252
2023 25 0 6 217 0 0 3 0 251

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 Indian Peaks Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 432 22.9 18.8 n/a
1989 448 21.9 20.4 17.6
1990 465 23.0 20.2 15.5
1991 494 24.1 20.4 17.4
1992 420 21.5 19.5 20
1993 397 21.1 18.8 21.9
1994 442 20.6 21.5 32.1
1995 483 25.0 19.3 36.6
1996 483 25.0 19.3 36.6
1997 476 20.3 23.4 40.8
1998 497 22.3 22.3 43.1
1999 584 29.2 20.0 40.8
2000 388 25.7 15.1 46.9
2001 418 28.0 14.9 53.3
2002 397 29.0 13.7 47.4
2003 397 29.0 13.7 47.4
2004 346 28.2 12.3 48.6
2005 308 24.5 12.6 57.1
2006 338 27.7 12.2 68.9
2007 384 27.2 14.1 69.3
2008 451 29.6 15.2 71
2009 466 30.7 15.2 76.2
2010 481 30.5 15.7 83.2
2011 494 31.9 15.4 89.5
2012 458 29.0 15.7 91.9
2013 438 28.9 15.1 92.2
2014 395 28.0 14.0 91.1
2015 382 28.0 13.6 92.9
2016 372 26.0 14.3 94.9
2017 333 25.5 13.0 93.4
2018 303 25.0 12.1 93.1
2019 314 24.9 12.6 89.2
2020 311 24.2 12.8 84.6
2021 283 22.7 12.4 89.4
2022 252 22.7 11.0 84.5
2023 251 20.7 12.0 81.7

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 Indian Peaks Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 432 22.9 18.8 n/a
1989 448 21.9 20.4 17.6
1990 465 23.0 20.2 15.5
1991 494 24.1 20.4 17.4
1992 420 21.5 19.5 20
1993 397 21.1 18.8 21.9
1994 442 20.6 21.5 32.1
1995 483 25.0 19.3 36.6
1996 483 25.0 19.3 36.6
1997 476 20.3 23.4 40.8
1998 497 22.3 22.3 43.1
1999 584 29.2 20.0 40.8
2000 388 25.7 15.1 46.9
2001 418 28.0 14.9 53.3
2002 397 29.0 13.7 47.4
2003 397 29.0 13.7 47.4
2004 346 28.2 12.3 48.6
2005 308 24.5 12.6 57.1
2006 338 27.7 12.2 68.9
2007 384 27.2 14.1 69.3
2008 451 29.6 15.2 71
2009 466 30.7 15.2 76.2
2010 481 30.5 15.7 83.2
2011 494 31.9 15.4 89.5
2012 458 29.0 15.7 91.9
2013 438 28.9 15.1 92.2
2014 395 28.0 14.0 91.1
2015 382 28.0 13.6 92.9
2016 372 26.0 14.3 94.9
2017 333 25.5 13.0 93.4
2018 303 25.0 12.1 93.1
2019 314 24.9 12.6 89.2
2020 311 24.2 12.8 84.6
2021 283 22.7 12.4 89.4
2022 252 22.7 11.0 84.5
2023 251 20.7 12.0 81.7

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 Indian Peaks Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,824
2020 $14,355
2021 $14,838
2022 $18,314
2023 $19,457

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Peaks Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 597th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 706th of 933 Elementary schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indian Peaks Elementary School)30.427.9
 2.5%
   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 (Indian Peaks Elementary School)43.831.1
 12.7%
   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 (Indian Peaks Elementary School)32.723.5
 9.2%
   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 (Indian Peaks Elementary School)19.317.1
 2.2%
   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 (Indian Peaks Elementary School)2516.3
 8.7%
   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 (Indian Peaks Elementary School)42.930.2
 12.7%
   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 (Indian Peaks Elementary School)35.725.6
 10.1%
   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 (Indian Peaks Elementary School)35.727.5
 8.2%
   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 (Indian Peaks Elementary School)32.325.2
 7.1%
   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 Students314251
 20.1%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic281217
 22.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2425
 4.2%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.2%81.7%
 7.5%

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Students at Indian Peaks Elementary School are 86% Hispanic, 10% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 251 students attended Indian Peaks Elementary School.

Students who attend Indian Peaks Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sunset Middle School
High : Niwot High School

Indian Peaks Elementary School ranks 635th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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