Is Blue Mountain Elementary a good school?

Yes! Blue Mountain Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 40 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools.

How many students attend Blue Mountain Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 557 students attended Blue Mountain Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Blue Mountain Elementary?

Students at Blue Mountain Elementary are 73% White, 13% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Blue Mountain Elementary attend?

Students who attend Blue Mountain Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Altona Middle School High : Silver Creek High School

Blue Mountain Elementary

Summary:

Blue Mountain Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Longmont, Colorado that serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade as part of the St. Vrain Valley School District. This exceptional school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Colorado, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years.

Blue Mountain Elementary's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students consistently outperforming their peers at the district and state levels in CMAS assessments for English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, 72.2% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 50.3% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In Math, an impressive 74% of students were proficient or better, far exceeding the district (42.5%) and state (34.2%) averages. The school's 5th grade Science performance is particularly noteworthy, with 93.8% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (48.2%) and state (37.9%) averages.

While Blue Mountain Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian (14.29%) and two or more races (6.33%) students compared to the district and state, the school's performance for its White student population is also exceptional, ranking highly among Colorado elementary schools. However, the school's performance for Gifted and Talented students, while still strong, is not as exceptional as its overall academic performance, suggesting an opportunity to further enhance the educational experience for the school's high-achieving students. Additionally, Blue Mountain Elementary's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.4 to 19 students per teacher over the past three school years, may contribute to its consistently high academic results.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1260 Mountain Drive
Longmont, CO 80503-2727

(720) 652-8220

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
40^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,008

Students who attend Blue Mountain Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Altona Middle School
High:	Silver Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 557

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.5%

Asian:

12.6%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blue Mountain Elementary ranks better than 95.8% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 4^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.25. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.5%), Asian (12.6%), Hispanic (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Mountain Elementary is 17.5. 27 elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Blue Mountain Elementary employs 31.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Mountain Elementary is $15,008. 19 elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blue Mountain Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Mountain Elementary 40^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Blue Mountain Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

White students:

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J:

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

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Rank History for Blue Mountain Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Blue Mountain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2010	87.87	78^th	925	91.6%
2011	87.26	88^th	935	90.6%
2012	86.79	95^th	935	89.8%
2013	89.14	64^th	954	93.3%
2014	92.66	32^nd	962	96.7%
2015	94.42	37^th	938	96.1%
2016	93.35	42^nd	914	95.4%
2017	90.70	64^th	929	93.1%
2018	91.91	53^rd	917	94.2%
2019	94.01	33^rd	965	96.6%
2021	96.84	15^th	710	97.9%
2022	95.05	32^nd	921	96.5%
2023	93.48	41^st	933	95.6%
2024	93.25	40^th	943	95.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Blue Mountain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	86.63	60^th	690	91.3%
2019	90.66	38^th	758	95.0%
2021	94.52	14^th	351	96.0%
2022	92.22	24^th	595	96.0%
2023	88.34	47^th	642	92.7%
2024	89.83	42^nd	684	93.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Blue Mountain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	63.07	33^rd	84	60.7%
2019	63.05	43^rd	110	60.9%
2024	63.49	39^th	91	57.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Blue Mountain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	89.59	51^st	693	92.6%
2019	92.31	34^th	764	95.5%
2021	92.86	28^th	352	92.0%
2022	91.18	31^st	594	94.8%
2023	91.31	35^th	649	94.6%
2024	88.88	55^th	683	91.9%

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Rank History for White students at Blue Mountain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	80.26	76^th	596	87.2%
2021	89.38	24^th	288	91.7%
2022	84.39	48^th	454	89.4%
2023	79.31	72^nd	525	86.3%
2024	83.10	54^th	539	90.0%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blue Mountain Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	317	3	40	22	0	n/a	n/a	382
2010	347	5	48	29	0	n/a	n/a	429
2011	393	5	47	36	0	1	7	489
2012	427	5	45	39	1	1	14	532
2013	463	5	47	38	1	1	15	570
2014	463	7	48	36	1	1	16	572
2015	492	6	51	34	1	0	18	602
2016	469	6	57	48	0	0	26	606
2017	455	5	55	45	1	2	31	594
2018	436	3	58	37	0	1	38	573
2019	445	2	64	36	0	0	41	588
2020	476	2	74	35	0	0	42	629
2021	422	1	70	26	0	0	36	555
2022	402	1	76	32	0	0	27	538
2023	399	4	79	36	0	0	35	553
2024	404	7	70	48	2	0	26	557

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 Blue Mountain Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	382	20.3	18.8	5.2
2010	429	24.0	17.8	6.1
2011	489	26.8	18.2	8
2012	532	27.1	19.6	8.5
2013	570	30.5	18.6	7.7
2014	572	31.5	18.1	11.2
2015	602	32.0	18.8	7.3
2016	606	32.0	18.9	7.6
2017	594	31.5	18.8	10.1
2018	573	30.9	18.4	9.2
2019	588	30.1	19.4	5.3
2020	629	32.5	19.3	5.6
2021	555	29.0	19.0	8.5
2022	538	30.0	17.9	7.1
2023	553	31.6	17.4	10.3
2024	557	31.7	17.5	13.8

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 Blue Mountain Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	382	20.3	18.8	5.2
2010	429	24.0	17.8	6.1
2011	489	26.8	18.2	8
2012	532	27.1	19.6	8.5
2013	570	30.5	18.6	7.7
2014	572	31.5	18.1	11.2
2015	602	32.0	18.8	7.3
2016	606	32.0	18.9	7.6
2017	594	31.5	18.8	10.1
2018	573	30.9	18.4	9.2
2019	588	30.1	19.4	5.3
2020	629	32.5	19.3	5.6
2021	555	29.0	19.0	8.5
2022	538	30.0	17.9	7.1
2023	553	31.6	17.4	10.3
2024	557	31.7	17.5	13.8

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 Blue Mountain Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,172
2020	$11,568
2021	$11,977
2022	$13,575
2023	$15,008

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Mountain Elementary

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 33^rd of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 41^st of 933 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blue Mountain Elementary)	68	59.5	8.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)	43.3	45.1	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Blue Mountain Elementary)	79	67.9	11.1%
3rd Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)	47.2	46.5	0.7%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Mountain Elementary)	68	76.1	8.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)	50.7	50.1	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Blue Mountain Elementary)	60	73	13%
4th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)	35.9	42.3	6.4%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Blue Mountain Elementary)	72.9	66.7	6.2%
5th Grade Science (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)	40.8	41.4	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Mountain Elementary)	83.5	77.5	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)	52	53.3	1.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Blue Mountain Elementary)	73.3	71.1	2.2%
5th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)	41.9	46.3	4.4%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Blue Mountain Elementary)	72.6	71.3	1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)	49.4	49.2	0.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Blue Mountain Elementary)	70.6	70.7	0.1%
All Grades Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)	39.9	40.4	0.5%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	588	553	6%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	64	79	23.4%
Hispanic	36	36
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	445	399	10.3%
Two or More Races	41	35	14.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.3%	10.3%	5%

Schools Near Blue Mountain Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Blue Mountain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1260 Mountain Drive	Longmont	80503	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 652-8220	557	32	17.5	13.8%	404 (72.5%)	7 (1.3%)	48 (8.6%)	70 (12.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.7%)	93.3	40^th of 943 public elementary schools	95.8%		93.5	41^st of 933 public elementary schools	95.6%	1	67.5	60.0	90.0				72.2	73.8	60.5	88.8				74.0	93.8		$15,008
Eagle Crest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4444 Clover Basin Drive	Longmont	80503	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 485-6073	414	26	16.1	40.1%	239 (57.7%)	10 (2.4%)	122 (29.5%)	18 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.6%)	69	279^th of 943 public elementary schools	70.4%		59	352^nd of 933 public elementary schools	62.3%	73	48.1	55.7	64.5				56.5	38.5	43.1	50.8				44.4	54.0		$15,528
St. Vrain Community Montessori School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1055 Delaware Ave.	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 682-4339	267	23	11.3	11.6%	216 (80.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.9%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.7%)								(n/a)																	$12,976
Flagstaff Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2040 Miller Drive	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 651-7900	775	59	13.1	18.5%	516 (66.6%)	7 (0.9%)	126 (16.3%)	68 (8.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.2%)	63.5	332^nd of 943 public elementary schools	64.8%		64.1	307^th of 933 public elementary schools	67.1%	25	51.9	44.3	53.6	62.7	71.6	60.5	57.8	59.0	34.4	36.1	43.5	43.2	44.4	43.7	39.8	58.2	$13,115
Indian Peaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1335 South Judson	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 772-7240	236	22	10.8	76.3%	19 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	208 (88.1%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	28.1	635^th of 943 public elementary schools	32.7%		22.2	706^th of 933 public elementary schools	24.3%	71	40.5	18.4	34.3				30.9	31.6	15.4	28.6				25.0	31.4		$19,457
Longmont Estates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 Northwestern Road	Longmont	80503	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 652-8101	368	24	15.1	34.2%	265 (72.0%)	5 (1.4%)	75 (20.4%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.6%)	70.4	258^th of 943 public elementary schools	72.6%		69.7	257^th of 933 public elementary schools	72.5%	1	39.0	63.4	52.6				51.8	53.7	58.5	53.4				55.0	47.4		$17,851
Hygiene Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11968 N. 75th Street	Longmont	80503	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 652-8021	316	20	15.9	24.1%	261 (82.6%)	2 (0.6%)	34 (10.8%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.1%)	94.1	32^nd of 943 public elementary schools	96.6%		93.7	40^th of 933 public elementary schools	95.7%	8	70.0	67.9	78.0				71.5	81.0	62.5	76.2				72.1	81.0		$14,768
Niwot Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8778 Morton Road	Niwot	80503	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 652-2828	407	26	15.5	8.6%	351 (86.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.1%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	95.8	23^rd of 943 public elementary schools	97.6%		94.2	35^th of 933 public elementary schools	96.2%	12	76.9	81.5	76.7				78.2	87.9	74.1	66.7				76.7	71.7		$15,435
Burlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1051 S. Pratt Parkway	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 776-8861	316	20	15.8	48.1%	141 (44.6%)	3 (0.9%)	145 (45.9%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.7%)	38.1	540^th of 943 public elementary schools	42.7%		47.5	461^st of 933 public elementary schools	50.6%	79	38.6	26.7	41.9				36.8	36.4	31.3	31.8				33.3	33.3		$16,328
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1020 4th Avenue	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 776-3236	352	21	17.0	23.3%	265 (75.3%)	3 (0.9%)	61 (17.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.7%)	93	45^th of 943 public elementary schools	95.2%		85.4	114^th of 933 public elementary schools	87.8%	69	71.7	66.7	77.8				72.2	72.3	81.4	62.2				71.9	68.9		$18,830

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