Excellent
#67 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 4% in state
Superior Elementary School
Elementary School · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Superior, CO
A Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1800 SOUTH INDIANA ST., Superior, CO 80027
- Math 82% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Superior Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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
7.7%
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 Superior 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
- Bike 60Bikeable
- County Safety: Average259/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,165
Median home value
$822,700
Median rent
$2,234/mo
College educated
71.5%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80027; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose School at the FlatironsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Eldorado K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Monarch K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Bear Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 315 | 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.
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Superior Elementary School is listed in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Superior Elementary School
Superior Elementary School is a public elementary school in Superior, CO, part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, serving approximately 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Superior Elementary School
What grades does Superior Elementary School serve?
Superior Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Superior Elementary School?
Superior Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Superior Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Superior Elementary School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Superior Elementary School rank in CO?
Superior Elementary School ranks #67 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Superior Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Superior Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Superior Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Superior Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Superior Elementary School a charter school?
No, Superior Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Superior Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Superior Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Superior Elementary School?
7.7% of students at Superior 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
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Boulder County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (720) 561-4100
- Area population (ZIP 80027)
- 33,998
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 · 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 80027; 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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