University Hill Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 956 16th Street
       Boulder, CO  80302-7316


(720) 561-5416

District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

SchoolDigger Rank:
315th of 935 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,363 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  413

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.7%
White:
27.4%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.5% Help


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Compare Details University Hill Elementary School ranks better than 66.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 26th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.7%), White (27.4%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Hill Elementary School is 12.5, which is the 5th best among 32 elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Hill Elementary School is $19,363, which is the 8th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

University Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks University Hill Elementary School 315th of 935 Colorado public elementary schools. (See University Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2:

SchoolDigger ranks Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 7th of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for University Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at University Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 16.98 688th 808 14.9%
2005 28.67 624th 823 24.2%
2006 37.36 555th 829 33.1%
2007 30.06 636th 852 25.4%
2008 47.13 495th 849 41.7%
2009 42.96 558th 872 36.0%
2010 48.33 533rd 925 42.4%
2011 29.32 710th 935 24.1%
2012 44.69 568th 935 39.3%
2013 38.88 622nd 954 34.8%
2014 43.05 574th 962 40.3%
2015 55.92 374th 938 60.1%
2016 46.40 447th 914 51.1%
2017 51.83 400th 929 56.9%
2018 39.17 531st 917 42.1%
2019 40.53 538th 965 44.2%
2021 45.83 411th 710 42.1%
2022 61.34 327th 921 64.5%
2023 63.28 315th 933 66.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at University Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.73 186th 203 8.4%
2023 17.78 252nd 265 4.9%
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Rank History for Female students at University Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.01 482nd 690 30.1%
2019 32.43 494th 758 34.8%
2022 48.88 296th 595 50.3%
2023 58.38 248th 642 61.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at University Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.67 49th 82 40.2%
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Rank History for Male students at University Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.94 473rd 693 31.7%
2019 28.44 532nd 764 30.4%
2022 49.13 299th 594 49.7%
2023 48.36 329th 649 49.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at University Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.05 147th 172 14.5%
2019 15.45 254th 270 5.9%
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Rank History for White students at University Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.41 13th 525 97.5%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Open Quote The school has a dual program English/Spanish. Very serious instruction, low student/teacher ratio, very good experience with teachers and staff. I recommend this school to parents who insist their kids learn a foreign language. Close Quote



Enrollment information for University Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 296 19 33 86 3 n/a n/a 0 437
1989 33 273 15 85 4 n/a n/a 0 410
1990 273 16 37 91 8 n/a n/a 0 425
1991 251 19 34 120 11 n/a n/a 0 435
1992 235 14 36 118 10 n/a n/a 0 413
1993 211 14 33 101 8 n/a n/a 0 367
1994 213 9 28 125 9 n/a n/a 0 384
1995 204 13 29 136 13 n/a n/a 0 395
1996 204 13 29 136 13 n/a n/a 0 395
1997 199 15 23 143 12 n/a n/a 0 392
1998 182 14 23 175 7 n/a n/a 0 401
1999 181 12 16 180 7 n/a n/a 0 396
2000 184 14 16 164 6 n/a n/a 0 384
2001 183 0 27 186 4 n/a n/a 0 400
2002 134 10 16 172 4 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 134 10 16 172 4 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 164 11 15 307 6 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 110 7 13 255 6 n/a n/a 0 391
2006 90 3 5 216 3 n/a n/a 0 317
2007 98 4 5 229 3 n/a n/a 0 339
2008 104 4 3 206 4 n/a n/a 0 321
2009 112 5 3 218 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2010 110 8 7 227 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2011 109 3 1 251 1 0 6 0 371
2012 125 3 1 259 1 0 11 0 400
2013 125 4 1 254 2 1 10 0 397
2014 134 4 1 293 2 1 11 0 446
2015 130 3 3 289 2 1 13 0 441
2016 124 1 3 305 1 1 15 0 450
2017 131 3 3 313 1 2 15 0 468
2018 126 4 1 319 2 2 12 0 466
2019 122 3 1 317 1 1 17 0 462
2020 129 2 1 315 1 1 15 0 464
2021 105 0 0 315 0 1 12 0 433
2022 117 1 1 298 0 1 13 0 431
2023 113 1 0 288 0 0 11 0 413

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at University Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 437 18.9 23.1 n/a
1989 410 20.3 20.1 30.5
1990 425 20.0 21.2 30.8
1991 435 19.6 22.1 24.4
1992 413 19.0 21.7 30.5
1993 367 22.4 16.4 28.3
1994 384 22.5 17.1 28.1
1995 395 20.9 18.9 33.2
1996 395 20.9 18.9 33.2
1997 392 22.5 17.4 32.9
1998 401 24.4 16.4 41.4
1999 396 22.9 17.3 41.2
2000 384 24.9 15.4 45.6
2001 400 22.5 17.8 50.3
2002 336 23.7 14.2 56.8
2003 336 23.7 14.2 56.8
2004 503 34.9 14.4 61
2005 391 32.4 12.1 61.4
2006 317 28.5 11.1 60.9
2007 339 25.2 13.5 58.4
2008 321 26.4 12.2 56.4
2009 338 28.6 11.8 51.5
2010 353 27.0 13.0 49
2011 371 29.3 12.6 45
2012 400 31.3 12.7 51.8
2013 397 31.1 12.7 48.9
2014 446 30.7 14.5 50.9
2015 441 31.0 14.2 59.6
2016 450 31.0 14.5 60.4
2017 468 32.5 14.3 57.5
2018 466 30.8 15.0 55.2
2019 462 30.5 15.1 54.8
2020 464 31.7 14.6 55.2
2021 433 32.5 13.2 54.7
2022 431 32.9 13.0 55.2
2023 413 32.9 12.5 54.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio University Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 437 18.9 23.1 n/a
1989 410 20.3 20.1 30.5
1990 425 20.0 21.2 30.8
1991 435 19.6 22.1 24.4
1992 413 19.0 21.7 30.5
1993 367 22.4 16.4 28.3
1994 384 22.5 17.1 28.1
1995 395 20.9 18.9 33.2
1996 395 20.9 18.9 33.2
1997 392 22.5 17.4 32.9
1998 401 24.4 16.4 41.4
1999 396 22.9 17.3 41.2
2000 384 24.9 15.4 45.6
2001 400 22.5 17.8 50.3
2002 336 23.7 14.2 56.8
2003 336 23.7 14.2 56.8
2004 503 34.9 14.4 61
2005 391 32.4 12.1 61.4
2006 317 28.5 11.1 60.9
2007 339 25.2 13.5 58.4
2008 321 26.4 12.2 56.4
2009 338 28.6 11.8 51.5
2010 353 27.0 13.0 49
2011 371 29.3 12.6 45
2012 400 31.3 12.7 51.8
2013 397 31.1 12.7 48.9
2014 446 30.7 14.5 50.9
2015 441 31.0 14.2 59.6
2016 450 31.0 14.5 60.4
2017 468 32.5 14.3 57.5
2018 466 30.8 15.0 55.2
2019 462 30.5 15.1 54.8
2020 464 31.7 14.6 55.2
2021 433 32.5 13.2 54.7
2022 431 32.9 13.0 55.2
2023 413 32.9 12.5 54.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for University Hill Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,543
2020 $16,819
2021 $19,127
2022 $19,363

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Hill Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 538th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 315th of 933 Elementary schools
 22%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (University Hill Elementary School)68.654.1
 14.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)59.258.5
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (University Hill Elementary School)35.241.4
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)54.860.2
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (University Hill Elementary School)65.464.1
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)64.461.6
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (University Hill Elementary School)24.139.7
 15.6%
   4th Grade Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)49.349.9
 0.6%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (University Hill Elementary School)26.243.9
 17.7%
   5th Grade Science (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)55.753.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (University Hill Elementary School)35.950.9
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)65.267
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (University Hill Elementary School)27.740.4
 12.7%
   5th Grade Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)53.259.1
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (University Hill Elementary School)51.255.6
 4.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)61.160.8
 0.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (University Hill Elementary School)29.440.4
 11%
   All Grades Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)5050.6
 0.6%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students462413
 10.6%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic317288
 9.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White122113
 7.4%
Two or More Races1711
 35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.8%54.5%
 0.3%


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Students at University Hill Elementary School are 70% Hispanic, 27% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 413 students attended University Hill Elementary School.

University Hill Elementary School ranks 315th of 935 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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