Fireside Elementary School

431 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fireside Elementary School, located in Louisville, Colorado, is a public school serving students in grades K-5 within the Boulder Valley School District. Situated in a residential area, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere and is frequently recognized for its academic performance. It emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—with enrichment opportunities designed to support the "whole child," including art, music, and physical education.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated teaching staff and active parent involvement, which play a central role in shaping the school’s collaborative environment. Fireside utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs, often focusing on technology integration and hands-on learning projects. As part of the broader Boulder Valley district, the school benefits from robust resources and a commitment to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond, all while maintaining a supportive and inclusive campus culture.

431

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fireside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	37
Asian	13
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	1

White
338 (78.4%)
Two or More
42 (9.7%)
Hispanic
37 (8.6%)
Asian
13 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)561-7900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fireside Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fireside Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	47.1%
Male	228	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)