Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emerald Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emerald Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Emerald Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Emerald Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerald Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#639 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
5%
5%
White
48%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerald Elementary School's ranking?
Emerald Elementary School is ranked #639 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Emerald Elementary School often compared to?
Emerald Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kohl Elementary School, Birch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Emerald Elementary School?
413 students attend Emerald Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Emerald Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerald Elementary School?
Emerald Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Emerald Elementary School offer ?
Emerald Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Emerald Elementary School part of?
Emerald Elementary School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
School Reviews
5 4/11/2022
This school was very inclusive and was a nice facility.
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