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#396 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 22% in state

Fall River Elementary School

Elementary School · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Longmont, CO

A St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1400 DEERWOOD DRIVE, Longmont, CO 80504

  • Math 60% vs CO 40% (2025)
  • Reading 71% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.5% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+23.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.6 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$14,045
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Fall River Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
40%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency71%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
53%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

25.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fall River 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Transit 15Minimal Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,112/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Longmont), 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

$109,671

Median home value

$556,500

Median rent

$1,895/mo

College educated

42.7%

Homeownership

79%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rocky Mountain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–51.3 mi313Compare →
Timberline Pk-8Enrollment path unverified7.2PK–81.3 mi778Compare →
Alpine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–51.4 mi397Compare →
Erie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–5Not available450Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#14 of 54
District spending per student
$14,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fall River Elementary School is listed in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fall River Elementary School

Fall River Elementary School is a public elementary school in Longmont, CO, part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j, serving approximately 518 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #396 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fall River Elementary School

What grades does Fall River Elementary School serve?

Fall River Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Fall River Elementary School?

Fall River Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fall River Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fall River Elementary School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fall River Elementary School rank in CO?

Fall River Elementary School ranks #396 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Fall River Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fall River Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Fall River Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fall River Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fall River Elementary School a charter school?

No, Fall River Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fall River Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Fall River Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fall River Elementary School?

25.5% of students at Fall River 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
518
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Boulder County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
Area population (ZIP 80504)
61,305
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
40.2
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 80504; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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