Below Average
#1589 of 1,815 schools in CO
Rocky Mountain 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 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 EAST 5TH, Longmont, CO 80504
- Math 15% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rocky Mountain Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 70 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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
72.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Rocky Mountain 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 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberline Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 778 | Compare → |
| Columbine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| St John the Baptist Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Fall River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 518 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #49 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
Rocky Mountain Elementary School is listed in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocky Mountain Elementary School
Rocky Mountain Elementary School is a public elementary school in Longmont, CO, part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j, serving approximately 313 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,589 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocky Mountain Elementary School
What grades does Rocky Mountain Elementary School serve?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocky Mountain Elementary School rank in CO?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School ranks #1,589 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Rocky Mountain Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky Mountain Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rocky Mountain Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rocky Mountain Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rocky Mountain Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rocky Mountain Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
72.5% of students at Rocky Mountain 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
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Boulder County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (303) 772-6750
- Area population (ZIP 80504)
- 61,305
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
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
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