Very Good
#590 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 33% in state
Crest View Elementary School
Elementary School · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Boulder, CO
A Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1897 SUMAC AVENUE, Boulder, CO 80304
- Math 46% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crest View Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Crest View 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boulder), 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
$121,534
Median home value
$1,166,100
Median rent
$1,956/mo
College educated
77.5%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrow Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Shining Mountain Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Foothill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Columbine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 394 | 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
- #43 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
Crest View Elementary School is listed in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crest View Elementary School
Crest View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boulder, CO, part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, serving approximately 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #590 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crest View Elementary School
What grades does Crest View Elementary School serve?
Crest View Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Crest View Elementary School?
Crest View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crest View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crest View Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crest View Elementary School rank in CO?
Crest View Elementary School ranks #590 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Crest View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crest View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Crest View Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crest View Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crest View Elementary School a charter school?
No, Crest View Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crest View Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Crest View Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crest View Elementary School?
31.2% of students at Crest View 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Boulder County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (720) 561-5461
- Area population (ZIP 80304)
- 25,634
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80304; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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