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Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies

Public Grades K-5

36^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 946 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies is a K-5 elementary school in Boulder, CO, serving 255 students in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. The school consistently ranks among Colorado's best, placing 36th out of 943 elementary schools statewide with a 5-star SchoolDigger rating, and it has ranked in the 92nd percentile or higher in 9 of the past 10 years.

Academically, the school is a standout. In English language arts, 80.5% of students are proficient, compared to 65.3% districtwide and 44.7% across Colorado. In math, 76.5% are proficient versus 56.1% in the district and 37.3% statewide. The school's upper-grade results are especially impressive: by 5th grade, 95.1% of students are proficient in math and 92.5% in ELA, well above district averages. Science scores are strong too, reaching 90.2% proficiency in a recent testing year — higher than nearby Bear Creek Elementary School and High Peaks Elementary School. Subgroup outcomes are notable as well, including top-10 statewide rankings for female and White students and a #1 ranking for gifted and talented students.

The main concern is attendance. Chronic absenteeism jumped from 14.4% to 21.8% in the latest year, which is above the district rate and much higher than neighboring top performers like High Peaks (8.5%) and Bear Creek (9.5%). Despite this, the school outperforms most nearby schools, including Flatirons Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park, Horizons K-8 School, and Whittier Elementary School, though it trails the very top cluster of Bear Creek, Eisenhower Elementary School, and High Peaks in reading and math. The school shares its building with High Peaks, making the two an interesting comparison: both are excellent, but Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies stands out for its exceptional academic progress from 3rd to 5th grade.

255

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,012

Per pupil spending ?

15.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2021-22) ?

All students in Colorado receive free school meals.

3995 East Aurora Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303-2543

(720) 561-6500

District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.4%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Two or more races:

7.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 96th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (78% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Colorado elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school78%

District avg60%

Colorado avg41%

36^th of 946

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 31Elementary Schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

5^th of 114Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	93.8	36 of 946	96.2%	★★★★★
2025	93.1	42 of 950	95.6%	★★★★★
2024	93.7	35 of 943	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	93.4	42 of 933	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	82.9	134 of 921	85.5%	★★★★☆
2021	95.7	30 of 710	95.8%	★★★★★
2019	93.8	37 of 965	96.2%	★★★★★
2018	89.7	73 of 917	92.0%	★★★★★
2017	95.1	30 of 929	96.8%	★★★★★
2016	94.0	36 of 914	96.1%	★★★★★
2015	95.8	27 of 938	97.1%	★★★★★
2014	91.5	40 of 962	95.8%	★★★★★
2013	89.1	65 of 954	93.2%	★★★★★
2012	90.6	52 of 935	94.4%	★★★★★
2011	85.3	109 of 935	88.3%	★★★★☆
2010	83.9	118 of 925	87.2%	★★★★☆
2009	88.6	58 of 872	93.3%	★★★★★
2008	82.0	124 of 849	85.4%	★★★★☆
2007	88.0	55 of 852	93.5%	★★★★★
2006	87.2	66 of 829	92.0%	★★★★★
2005	91.4	27 of 823	96.7%	★★★★★
2004	93.6	16 of 808	98.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	98.8	2 of 695	99.7%	★★★★★
2024	92.0	32 of 684	95.3%	★★★★★
2023	94.7	20 of 642	96.9%	★★★★★
2019	90.6	39 of 758	94.9%	★★★★★
2018	81.5	93 of 690	86.5%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	82.1	1 of 82	98.8%	★★★★★
2019	48.5	74 of 110	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.8	73 of 84	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	95.8	14 of 697	98.0%	★★★★★
2024	88.7	57 of 683	91.7%	★★★★★
2023	84.2	82 of 649	87.4%	★★★★☆
2019	90.9	42 of 764	94.5%	★★★★★
2018	87.8	62 of 693	91.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	96.4	6 of 547	98.9%	★★★★★
2025	84.6	48 of 551	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	83.7	53 of 539	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	85.8	43 of 525	91.8%	★★★★★
2022	70.1	125 of 454	72.5%	★★★★☆
2021	90.4	20 of 288	93.1%	★★★★★
2019	93.9	15 of 596	97.5%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)100th percentile+4 vs school

White (2026)99th percentile+3 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2023)99th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)98th percentile~ school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts80%+36 vs state

Math76%+39 vs state

Science76%+40 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, September 10, 2015

The philosophy of learning at BCSIS is powerful, positive and inspiring. My two duaghters are going there and the atmosphere is nearly magical in its worldview. One visit will make it apparent to you if it's a fit for your children and your family. If it clicks, you won't believe how great it is once your child is in. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, September 13, 2009

BCSIS is an outstanding school which places emphasis on community building, thinking for oneself, arts education while having strong reading, writing and math programs. The teachers are outstanding at every grade level and there are no weak links in the faculty.
Children are happy and thrive and maintain their joy of learning. It is a truly wonderful school! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				CMAS English Language Arts (2026)							CMAS Math (2026)							CMAS Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
High Peaks Elementary School	Public	K-5	3995 East Aurora Avenue	Boulder	80303	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-6500	257	16	16.3	9.7%	124 (48.2%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.2%)	70 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (17.9%)	98.2	7^th of 946 public elementary schools	99.3%		99.3	2^nd of 950 public elementary schools	99.8%	5	75.6	92.0	95.8				88.1	73.9	92.0	93.8				86.8	82.6		$19,548
Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies	Public	K-5	3995 East Aurora Avenue	Boulder	80303	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-6500	255	15	16.7	—	210 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.6%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.1%)	93.8	36^th of 946 public elementary schools	96.2%		93.1	42^nd of 950 public elementary schools	95.6%	6	59.4	84.8	92.5				80.5	58.1	72.3	95.1				76.5	75.6		$21,012
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1220 Eisenhower Drive	Boulder	80303	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-6700	308	20	15.2	22.4%	215 (69.8%)	6 (1.9%)	40 (13.0%)	14 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.4%)	98	10^th of 946 public elementary schools	98.9%		96.7	14^th of 950 public elementary schools	98.5%	4	92.1	75.7	93.3				88.1	89.7	76.3	85.2				84.1	86.9		$24,126
Horizons K-8 School	Public, Charter	K-8	4545 Sioux Drive	Boulder	80303	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	Yes	No	No	No	(720) 561-5580	358	25	14.0	17.6%	296 (82.7%)	4 (1.1%)	21 (5.9%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.5%)	88.1	93^rd of 946 public elementary schools	90.2%		79.2	186^th of 950 public elementary schools	80.4%	93	79.5	68.3	71.4	63.2	62.1	62.8	68.4	72.1	61.9	54.8	61.5	43.3	62.8	60.3	58.5	67.4	$13,946
Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park	Public	PK, KG-5	3740 Martin Drive	Boulder	80305	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-3800	359	21	17.3	30.1%	237 (66.0%)	6 (1.7%)	63 (17.5%)	26 (7.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.2%)	90.2	69^th of 946 public elementary schools	92.7%		95	30^th of 950 public elementary schools	96.8%	39	72.3	67.3	72.0				70.5	70.2	59.6	72.9				67.3	68.0		$22,038
University Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	956 16th Street	Boulder	80302	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 561-5416	405	26	15.6	61.5%	111 (27.4%)	1 (0.2%)	283 (69.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	52.6	413^th of 946 public elementary schools	56.3%		53.3	422^nd of 950 public elementary schools	55.6%	9	43.9	64.7	50.0				51.8	35.3	28.3	46.8				36.8	43.5		$24,174
Community Montessori School	Public	PK, KG-6	805 Gillaspie Dr	Boulder	80305	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-3700	277	16	17.7	29.2%	185 (66.8%)	3 (1.1%)	52 (18.8%)	13 (4.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (7.6%)	69.9	266^th of 946 public elementary schools	71.9%		74.6	230^th of 950 public elementary schools	75.8%	36	39.4	68.2	67.7				57.0	42.4	60.9	56.3				52.3	46.7		$21,966
Whittier Elementary School	Public	K-5	2008 Pine Street	Boulder	80302	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-5431	269	20	13.1	42.0%	150 (55.8%)	2 (0.7%)	91 (33.8%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.7%)	63.5	320^th of 946 public elementary schools	66.2%		48.4	455^th of 950 public elementary schools	52.1%	135	64.4	63.6	53.8				60.7	46.7	41.2	36.6				41.7	40.5		$26,097
Bear Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Table Mesa Drive	Boulder	80305	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-3500	318	17	18.5	7.5%	239 (75.2%)	2 (0.6%)	23 (7.2%)	24 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.4%)	98.8	5^th of 946 public elementary schools	99.5%		98.4	8^th of 950 public elementary schools	99.2%	3	81.1	93.2	87.3				87.4	90.4	91.4	91.1				91.0	85.5		$21,495
Flatirons Elementary School	Public	K-5	1150 7th Street	Boulder	80302	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-4600	163	12	13.8	18.4%	125 (76.7%)	1 (0.6%)	18 (11.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.8%)	88.3	91^st of 946 public elementary schools	90.4%		87.9	102^nd of 950 public elementary schools	89.3%	11	75.0	90.9	72.7				79.2	57.1	68.2	61.9				62.0	52.4		$26,008

Frequently Asked Questions about Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies

Is Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies a good school?

Yes! Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 36^th of 946 Colorado elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies?

Students at Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies in?

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

How many students attend Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies?

In the 2024-25 school year, 255 students attended Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies.

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