Foothill Elementary School

419 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Foothill Elementary School, located in the North Boulder neighborhood, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Boulder Valley School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body. The curriculum is designed to encourage critical thinking and creativity, often utilizing the surrounding natural landscape of Boulder to enhance hands-on learning experiences.

Beyond the classroom, Foothill is recognized for having a strong, engaged community. The school benefits from active parent involvement and a collaborative culture that aims to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. With a focus on inclusive practices and modern educational standards, Foothill Elementary provides a well-rounded foundation, ensuring that students are not only meeting academic benchmarks but are also encouraged to become curious, lifelong learners within their community.

419

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foothill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	52
Black	2
Asian	9
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

White
318 (75.9%)
Hispanic
52 (12.4%)
Two or More
36 (8.6%)
Asian
9 (2.1%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
Phone:	(720)561-2600
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Foothill Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Foothill Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	214	51.1%
Male	205	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)