Black Rock Elementary

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Black Rock Elementary ranks 111 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Black Rock Elementary is a public elementary school located in Erie, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 607. The school is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District, which is ranked 33 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Black Rock Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Colorado, with exceptional academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, 65% of students were proficient or better in CMAS Math, compared to 42.5% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in Math, with 75.3% of 3rd graders and 63.5% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better. Black Rock Elementary also excels in English Language Arts, with 73% of 4th graders and 62.5% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better. The school's male students and Hispanic students consistently outperform their peers, ranking among the top elementary schools in Colorado.

When compared to nearby schools, Black Rock Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. It consistently outperforms the other schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District, as well as the majority of schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Boulder Valley School District. Schools like Meridian Elementary School in the Adams 12 district also demonstrate strong academic performance, but Black Rock Elementary remains a standout in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2000 Mountain View Blvd
Erie, CO 80516-4714

(720) 890-3995

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
111^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,325

Students who attend Black Rock Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Erie Middle School
High:	Erie High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 607

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.0%

Hispanic:

13.5%

Asian:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Black Rock Elementary ranks better than 88.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 8^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 86.66. (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 Black Rock Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Black Rock Elementary is $14,325. 23 elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Black Rock Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Rock Elementary 111^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Black Rock Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Black Rock Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Black Rock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2010	80.15	166^th	925	82.1%
2011	83.26	132^nd	935	85.9%
2012	84.52	114^th	935	87.8%
2013	90.05	54^th	954	94.3%
2014	85.83	101^st	962	89.5%
2015	79.18	169^th	938	82.0%
2016	81.51	137^th	914	85.0%
2017	82.75	134^th	929	85.6%
2018	84.10	130^th	917	85.8%
2019	82.24	144^th	965	85.1%
2021	85.59	95^th	710	86.6%
2022	76.45	192^nd	921	79.2%
2023	88.38	87^th	933	90.7%
2024	86.66	111^th	943	88.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Black Rock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	77.35	123^rd	690	82.2%
2019	73.32	172^nd	758	77.3%
2021	77.91	81^st	351	76.9%
2022	62.40	212^th	595	64.4%
2023	73.30	152^nd	642	76.3%
2024	71.58	177^th	684	74.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Black Rock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	69.48	25^th	84	70.2%
2019	40.32	86^th	110	21.8%
2024	74.00	16^th	91	82.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Black Rock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	79.77	116^th	693	83.3%
2019	80.03	124^th	764	83.8%
2021	78.79	83^rd	352	76.4%
2022	77.79	110^th	594	81.5%
2023	90.50	44^th	649	93.2%
2024	89.25	52^nd	683	92.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Black Rock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	89.46	12^th	242	95.0%

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Rank History for White students at Black Rock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	66.47	101^st	337	70.0%
2019	64.69	178^th	596	70.1%
2022	63.50	169^th	454	62.8%
2023	74.41	108^th	525	79.4%
2024	72.46	117^th	539	78.3%

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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 Black Rock Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	573	6	23	54	0	n/a	n/a	656
2010	669	6	35	69	2	n/a	n/a	781
2011	669	9	24	54	2	0	4	762
2012	565	2	19	39	2	0	6	633
2013	629	2	18	40	3	0	6	698
2014	666	3	19	47	2	1	8	746
2015	627	2	23	58	1	1	11	723
2016	652	1	22	70	1	1	14	761
2017	664	1	20	74	0	1	21	781
2018	648	3	28	69	0	0	26	774
2019	477	1	19	48	1	0	29	575
2020	469	3	22	56	1	0	28	579
2021	426	3	25	63	1	0	37	555
2022	433	9	28	73	0	0	34	577
2023	425	8	53	82	0	0	39	607

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Black Rock Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	656	27.5	23.9	5.9
2010	781	38.3	20.3	7.3
2011	762	38.6	19.7	4.7
2012	633	32.3	19.5	4.4
2013	698	32.9	21.1	3.9
2014	746	36.6	20.3	3.6
2015	723	36.0	20.0	2.4
2016	761	35.0	21.7	4.5
2017	781	34.8	22.4	2.4
2018	774	36.2	21.3	3.1
2019	575	30.7	18.6	4
2020	579	31.2	18.5	3.8
2021	555	29.2	18.9	7.9
2022	577	30.2	19.0	7.3
2023	607	31.9	18.9	9.7

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 Black Rock Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	656	27.5	23.9	5.9
2010	781	38.3	20.3	7.3
2011	762	38.6	19.7	4.7
2012	633	32.3	19.5	4.4
2013	698	32.9	21.1	3.9
2014	746	36.6	20.3	3.6
2015	723	36.0	20.0	2.4
2016	761	35.0	21.7	4.5
2017	781	34.8	22.4	2.4
2018	774	36.2	21.3	3.1
2019	575	30.7	18.6	4
2020	579	31.2	18.5	3.8
2021	555	29.2	18.9	7.9
2022	577	30.2	19.0	7.3
2023	607	31.9	18.9	9.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Black Rock Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,181
2020	$13,359
2021	$11,706
2022	$13,109
2023	$14,325

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Black Rock 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 144^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 87^th of 933 Elementary schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Black Rock Elementary)	46.2	62.8	16.6%
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 (Black Rock Elementary)	59.6	60	0.4%
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 (Black Rock Elementary)	72.3	70	2.3%
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 (Black Rock Elementary)	53	50	3%
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 (Black Rock Elementary)	58	59.7	1.7%
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 (Black Rock Elementary)	60.8	75	14.2%
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 (Black Rock Elementary)	66.7	75.3	8.6%
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 (Black Rock Elementary)	59.4	68.9	9.5%
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 (Black Rock Elementary)	60.2	60.7	0.5%
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	575	607	5.6%
African American	1	8	700%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	19	53	178.9%
Hispanic	48	82	70.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	477	425	10.9%
Two or More Races	29	39	34.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4%	9.7%	5.7%

Schools Near Black Rock 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
Black Rock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 Mountain View Blvd	Erie	80516	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 890-3995	607	32	18.9	9.7%	425 (70.0%)	8 (1.3%)	82 (13.5%)	53 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.4%)	86.7	111^th of 943 public elementary schools	88.2%		88.4	87^th of 933 public elementary schools	90.7%	24	58.8	73.0	62.5				64.5	75.3	55.6	63.5				65.0	58.8		$14,325
Thunder Vista P-8	Public	PK, KG-8	3461 Preble Creek Parkway	Broomfield	80023	Broomfield County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-2900	794	46	17.4	5.5%	579 (72.9%)	2 (0.3%)	100 (12.6%)	64 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (5.9%)	87.8	99^th of 943 public elementary schools	89.5%		83.8	132^nd of 933 public elementary schools	85.9%	33	78.8	63.2	71.4	60.3	70.9	59.0	67.5	84.3	58.0	65.8	44.9	32.6	48.8	55.5	61.3	61.2	$14,171
Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	475 Highlands Circle	Erie	80516	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 776-6200	355	23	15.2	8.7%	240 (67.6%)	4 (1.1%)	64 (18.0%)	26 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.9%)	84.8	123^rd of 943 public elementary schools	87.0%		86.1	107^th of 933 public elementary schools	88.5%	16	63.8	62.5	72.7				65.1	58.0	50.8	63.6				56.3	75.8		$16,101
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School	Public, Charter	K-8	705 Austin Avenue	Erie	80516	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	Yes	No	No	No	(720) 242-6225	547	39	14.1	8.2%	443 (81.0%)	4 (0.7%)	41 (7.5%)	32 (5.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.8%)	48.4	463^rd of 943 public elementary schools	50.9%		61.7	331^st of 933 public elementary schools	64.5%	132	48.3	43.3	31.7	43.1	55.3	33.3	42.7	58.6	38.2	34.4	29.7	55.3	38.2	41.9	27.1	24.1	$11,367
Soaring Heights Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	3280 County Road 5	Erie	80516	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 702-8020	1,242	70	17.7	8.9%	959 (77.2%)	13 (1.0%)	160 (12.9%)	57 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (4.2%)	86.7	110^th of 943 public elementary schools	88.3%		82.4	144^th of 933 public elementary schools	84.6%	34	61.2	66.3	60.7	63.3	64.6	69.8	64.5	61.9	62.6	69.7	59.2	49.2	53.4	58.5	62.8	52.4	$13,518
Meridian Elementary School	Public	K-5	14256 McKay Park Circle	Broomfield	80020	Broomfield County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-7880	541	30	18.0	15.9%	354 (65.4%)	9 (1.7%)	92 (17.0%)	37 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (8.7%)	93.2	41^st of 943 public elementary schools	95.7%		89.2	80^th of 933 public elementary schools	91.4%	39	70.1	74.2	71.1				72.0	74.6	62.2	71.7				69.1	72.8		$15,314
Red Hawk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Telleen Ave.	Erie	80516	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 774-2700	612	32	18.9	8.7%	508 (83.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (6.7%)	38 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.8%)	72.9	236^th of 943 public elementary schools	75.0%		83.5	134^th of 933 public elementary schools	85.6%	102	58.0	57.4	62.4				59.2	43.6	46.8	54.3				48.1	50.5		$14,217
Erie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4137 E County Line Rd.	Erie	80516	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 828-3395	390	25	15.6	18.7%	278 (71.3%)	4 (1.0%)	72 (18.5%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.7%)	88.7	89^th of 943 public elementary schools	90.6%		86.1	106^th of 933 public elementary schools	88.6%	17	63.2	66.7	71.7				66.9	60.9	57.4	67.9				62.0	74.5		$15,595
Alicia Sanchez International School	Public	PK, KG-5	655 Sir Galahad Drive	Lafayette	80026	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 561-7300	343	30	11.2	74.3%	81 (23.6%)	7 (2.0%)	227 (66.2%)	12 (3.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.8%)	20.6	736^th of 943 public elementary schools	22.0%		16.4	782^nd of 933 public elementary schools	16.2%	46	8.9	25.0	30.8				22.0	12.2	20.4	29.6				21.1	29.1		$23,629
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 E. Baseline Road	Lafayette	80026	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 561-7800	461	31	14.7	43.0%	132 (28.6%)	5 (1.1%)	308 (66.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	66.5	299^th of 943 public elementary schools	68.3%		65.9	287^th of 933 public elementary schools	69.2%	12	52.1	64.4	50.8				55.3	47.0	46.0	41.9				45.0	49.2		$21,193

Frequently Asked Questions about Black Rock Elementary

Is Black Rock Elementary a good school?

Black Rock Elementary ranks 111^th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Black Rock Elementary attend?

Students who attend Black Rock Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Erie Middle School
High : Erie High School

How many students attend Black Rock Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 607 students attended Black Rock Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Black Rock Elementary?

Students at Black Rock Elementary are 70% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Black Rock Elementary in?

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

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