Very Good
#326 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 18% in state
Birch Elementary School
Elementary School · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Broomfield, CO
A Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1035 BIRCH STREET, Broomfield, CO 80020
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Birch Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Birch Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,010/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Broomfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,039
Median home value
$570,100
Median rent
$2,024/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bal Swan Children's CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.5 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Aspen Creek K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 770 | Compare → |
| Mountain View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Nativity Faith & ReasonPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 304 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #31 of 54
- District spending per student
- $17,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Birch Elementary School is listed in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Birch Elementary School
Birch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Broomfield, CO, part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, serving approximately 314 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #326 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birch Elementary School
What grades does Birch Elementary School serve?
Birch Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Birch Elementary School?
Birch Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Birch Elementary School rank in CO?
Birch Elementary School ranks #326 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Birch Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Birch Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Birch Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birch Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Birch Elementary School a charter school?
No, Birch Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Birch Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Birch Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birch Elementary School?
37.9% of students at Birch Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Broomfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (720) 561-8800
- Area population (ZIP 80020)
- 53,589
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80020; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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