Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Hill 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 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- 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
University Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
University Hill Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University Hill 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 University Hill Elementary School is 0.44, which is less 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
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
70%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
27%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
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 University Hill Elementary School's ranking?
University Hill 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 University Hill Elementary School often compared to?
University Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School At Martin Park, Community Montessori 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 University Hill Elementary School?
413 students attend University Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of University Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Hill Elementary School?
University Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does University Hill Elementary School offer ?
University Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is University Hill Elementary School part of?
University Hill Elementary School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
In what neighborhood is University Hill Elementary School located?
University Hill Elementary School is located in the Central Boulder neighborhood of Boulder, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Central Boulder.
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