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Niwot Elementary School

Summary:

Niwot Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Longmont, Colorado, serving 421 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District, which is ranked 33 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Niwot Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Colorado, with a statewide ranking between 23-131 over the past 10 years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 23rd out of 943 Colorado elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Niwot students significantly outperform the district and state averages in CMAS assessments, with proficiency rates of 78.2% in English Language Arts, 76.7% in Math, and 71.7% in Science, compared to the district averages of 50.3%, 42.5%, and 48.2%, respectively. However, the school has a predominantly white student population (86.7%) and a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (8.31%), which is much lower than the surrounding Columbine Elementary (14.23% white, 83.26% free/reduced-price lunch) and Indian Peaks Elementary (9.96% white, 81.67% free/reduced-price lunch).

Niwot Elementary's consistent academic excellence and high performance suggest the school has a strong educational program and dedicated staff that effectively support student learning. However, the significant differences in racial diversity and socioeconomic status between Niwot and nearby schools highlight the potential for educational inequities within the St. Vrain Valley School District, which may warrant further investigation and efforts to promote equity across all schools in the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8778 Morton Road
       Longmont, CO  80503-8669

(303) 652-2828

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,435 Help


Students who attend Niwot Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sunset Middle School
High:    Niwot High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  421

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Hispanic:
7.8%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.3% Help


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Compare Details Niwot Elementary School ranks better than 97.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks first 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 95.84. (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 Niwot 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 Niwot Elementary School is $15,435. 16 elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Niwot Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Niwot Elementary School 23rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Niwot Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Niwot Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Niwot Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.19 83rd 808 89.7%
2005 86.21 77th 823 90.6%
2006 86.00 79th 829 90.5%
2007 87.80 57th 852 93.3%
2008 86.14 81st 849 90.5%
2009 89.25 52nd 872 94.0%
2010 90.68 46th 925 95.0%
2011 91.11 42nd 935 95.5%
2012 90.97 46th 935 95.1%
2013 91.27 41st 954 95.7%
2014 89.77 57th 962 94.1%
2015 93.91 42nd 938 95.5%
2016 85.21 105th 914 88.5%
2017 85.04 105th 929 88.7%
2018 80.37 168th 917 81.7%
2019 89.25 84th 965 91.3%
2021 82.25 131st 710 81.5%
2022 92.04 50th 921 94.6%
2023 94.24 35th 933 96.2%
2024 95.84 23rd 943 97.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Niwot Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.28 147th 690 78.7%
2019 88.51 53rd 758 93.0%
2022 86.12 59th 595 90.1%
2023 88.96 43rd 642 93.3%
2024 92.05 31st 684 95.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Niwot Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.55 83rd 84 1.2%
2019 52.36 66th 110 40.0%
2024 74.37 15th 91 83.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Niwot Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.02 147th 693 78.8%
2019 82.29 104th 764 86.4%
2022 86.43 63rd 594 89.4%
2023 91.28 38th 649 94.1%
2024 94.60 20th 683 97.1%
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Rank History for White students at Niwot Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.16 99th 596 83.4%
2023 90.39 29th 525 94.5%
2024 87.71 33rd 539 93.9%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Open Quote Niwot Elementary is an incredible elementary school. It is full of loving and caring staff and amazing students! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, February 13, 2017

Open Quote Great School! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Niwot Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 528 1 18 16 3 n/a n/a 0 566
1989 556 2 16 21 2 n/a n/a 0 597
1990 560 5 12 21 4 n/a n/a 0 602
1991 595 3 15 17 4 n/a n/a 0 634
1992 611 1 18 16 6 n/a n/a 0 652
1993 670 1 26 19 5 n/a n/a 0 721
1994 714 1 24 21 3 n/a n/a 0 763
1995 696 0 30 26 0 n/a n/a 0 752
1996 696 0 30 26 0 n/a n/a 0 752
1997 719 0 28 23 1 n/a n/a 0 771
1998 726 1 24 23 1 n/a n/a 0 775
1999 714 4 24 20 1 n/a n/a 0 763
2000 574 2 22 15 1 n/a n/a 0 614
2001 532 6 18 13 2 n/a n/a 0 571
2002 524 6 29 14 2 n/a n/a 0 575
2003 524 6 29 14 2 n/a n/a 0 575
2004 505 6 33 18 3 n/a n/a 0 565
2005 490 9 31 19 2 n/a n/a 0 551
2006 460 8 34 21 4 n/a n/a 0 527
2007 463 8 38 22 8 n/a n/a 0 539
2008 435 7 44 27 5 n/a n/a 0 518
2009 425 8 43 27 3 n/a n/a 0 506
2010 441 7 30 25 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2011 409 6 30 29 1 1 1 0 477
2012 419 8 23 26 0 0 1 0 477
2013 438 7 23 20 2 0 4 0 494
2014 433 9 19 30 2 0 8 0 501
2015 457 9 12 31 3 0 8 0 520
2016 437 13 13 30 3 0 11 0 507
2017 411 11 12 30 3 0 13 0 480
2018 382 4 7 31 2 0 19 0 445
2019 398 3 9 32 2 0 17 0 461
2020 429 2 11 27 2 0 12 0 483
2021 360 0 8 26 3 0 7 0 404
2022 373 0 6 25 3 0 13 0 420
2023 365 0 7 33 3 0 13 0 421

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 Niwot Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 566 24.7 22.9 n/a
1989 597 26.0 22.9 3.4
1990 602 26.4 22.8 2.3
1991 634 29.5 21.4 1.9
1992 652 24.5 26.6 2.5
1993 721 30.0 24.0 1.7
1994 763 31.7 24.1 1
1995 752 31.7 23.7 1.6
1996 752 31.7 23.7 1.6
1997 771 33.5 23.0 1.6
1998 775 32.5 23.8 0.5
1999 763 34.3 22.2 1.4
2000 614 30.3 20.3 0.5
2001 571 27.5 20.8 0.2
2002 575 25.8 22.3 1.4
2003 575 25.8 22.3 1.4
2004 565 27.8 20.3 1.6
2005 551 23.2 23.8 2
2006 527 25.4 20.7 2.3
2007 539 22.2 24.3 3.2
2008 518 24.5 21.1 3.9
2009 506 24.9 20.3 3.6
2010 504 26.5 18.9 5
2011 477 26.2 18.1 6.3
2012 477 26.8 17.7 5.9
2013 494 26.6 18.5 5.7
2014 501 26.3 19.0 9.2
2015 520 27.0 19.2 6.7
2016 507 27.0 18.7 7.3
2017 480 27.1 17.6 7.1
2018 445 26.2 16.9 6.1
2019 461 26.2 17.5 6.9
2020 483 28.2 17.0 8.5
2021 404 26.9 14.9 9.4
2022 420 26.7 15.7 5.5
2023 421 25.7 16.3 8.3

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 Niwot Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 566 24.7 22.9 n/a
1989 597 26.0 22.9 3.4
1990 602 26.4 22.8 2.3
1991 634 29.5 21.4 1.9
1992 652 24.5 26.6 2.5
1993 721 30.0 24.0 1.7
1994 763 31.7 24.1 1
1995 752 31.7 23.7 1.6
1996 752 31.7 23.7 1.6
1997 771 33.5 23.0 1.6
1998 775 32.5 23.8 0.5
1999 763 34.3 22.2 1.4
2000 614 30.3 20.3 0.5
2001 571 27.5 20.8 0.2
2002 575 25.8 22.3 1.4
2003 575 25.8 22.3 1.4
2004 565 27.8 20.3 1.6
2005 551 23.2 23.8 2
2006 527 25.4 20.7 2.3
2007 539 22.2 24.3 3.2
2008 518 24.5 21.1 3.9
2009 506 24.9 20.3 3.6
2010 504 26.5 18.9 5
2011 477 26.2 18.1 6.3
2012 477 26.8 17.7 5.9
2013 494 26.6 18.5 5.7
2014 501 26.3 19.0 9.2
2015 520 27.0 19.2 6.7
2016 507 27.0 18.7 7.3
2017 480 27.1 17.6 7.1
2018 445 26.2 16.9 6.1
2019 461 26.2 17.5 6.9
2020 483 28.2 17.0 8.5
2021 404 26.9 14.9 9.4
2022 420 26.7 15.7 5.5
2023 421 25.7 16.3 8.3

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 Niwot Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,243
2020 $13,146
2021 $13,395
2022 $14,483
2023 $15,435

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Niwot 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 84th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 35th of 933 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Niwot Elementary School)6976
 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 (Niwot Elementary School)66.183
 16.9%
   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 (Niwot Elementary School)68.268.3
 0.1%
   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 (Niwot Elementary School)56.155
 1.1%
   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 (Niwot Elementary School)56.567.9
 11.4%
   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 (Niwot Elementary School)75.889.3
 13.5%
   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 (Niwot Elementary School)59.771.4
 11.7%
   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 (Niwot Elementary School)7177.7
 6.7%
   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 (Niwot Elementary School)60.469.2
 8.8%
   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 Students461421
 8.7%
African American30
 100%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic3233
 3.1%
Pacific Islander00
White398365
 8.3%
Two or More Races1713
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.9%8.3%
 1.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Niwot Elementary School

Students at Niwot Elementary School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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

Middle : Sunset Middle School
High : Niwot High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 421 students attended Niwot Elementary School.

Yes! Niwot Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 23rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools.


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