Very Good
#444 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 24% in state
University Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Boulder, CO
A Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
956 16TH STREET, Boulder, CO 80302
- Math 41% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at University Hill Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
58.6%
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 University Hill 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 84Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$60,649
Median home value
$1,123,800
Median rent
$1,850/mo
College educated
75.2%
Homeownership
40.1%
Poverty rate
35.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80302; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatirons Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart of Jesus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Whittier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Mapleton Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK | 1.3 mi | 63 | 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.
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #40 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
University Hill Elementary School is listed in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Hill Elementary School
University Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boulder, CO, part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, serving approximately 408 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #444 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Hill Elementary School
What grades does University Hill Elementary School serve?
University Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend University Hill Elementary School?
University Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Hill Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Hill Elementary School rank in CO?
University Hill Elementary School ranks #444 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is University Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
University Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 University Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Hill Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is University Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, University Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, University Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Hill Elementary School?
58.6% of students at University Hill 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
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Boulder County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (720) 561-5416
- Area population (ZIP 80302)
- 29,751
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 24.5
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 80302; 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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