Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies

Summary:

Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies is a highly-rated public elementary school serving 284 students in grades K-5 in Boulder, Colorado, which is part of the Boulder Valley School District, ranked 4th out of 116 districts in the state.

This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Colorado, with exceptional academic performance on state tests that far exceeds district and state averages. It also boasts the #1 Gifted and Talented program in the state, indicating a strong focus on supporting advanced learners. However, the student population is relatively homogeneous, with over 79% white students, in contrast to some nearby schools like Columbine Elementary and University Hill Elementary which have more diverse student bodies. Additionally, only around 15% of Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies students receive free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively affluent population compared to the surrounding area.

When comparing Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies to nearby schools, the academic performance gap is significant, with the school consistently outperforming others in the district on state assessments. However, the lack of racial and socioeconomic diversity raises questions about equity and access to high-quality education for all students within the Boulder Valley School District. As the community continues to evolve, it will be important to consider ways to promote greater inclusion and support for students from diverse backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3995 East Aurora Avenue
       Boulder, CO  80303-2543


(720) 561-6500

District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,998 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.5%
Hispanic:
10.9%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies ranks better than 96.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 6th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.67. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.5%), Hispanic (10.9%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies is 17.2. 27 elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies employs 15.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies is $17,998. 31 elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies:

SchoolDigger ranks Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies 35th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies in the ranking list.)

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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2:

SchoolDigger ranks Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 4th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies

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Rank History for all students at Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 93.60 16th 808 98.0%
2005 91.42 27th 823 96.7%
2006 87.23 66th 829 92.0%
2007 88.03 55th 852 93.5%
2008 81.97 124th 849 85.4%
2009 88.65 58th 872 93.3%
2010 83.91 118th 925 87.2%
2011 85.30 109th 935 88.3%
2012 90.56 52nd 935 94.4%
2013 89.08 65th 954 93.2%
2014 91.49 40th 962 95.8%
2015 95.82 27th 938 97.1%
2016 94.02 36th 914 96.1%
2017 95.07 30th 929 96.8%
2018 89.66 73rd 917 92.0%
2019 93.84 37th 965 96.2%
2021 95.67 30th 710 95.8%
2022 82.91 134th 921 85.5%
2023 93.44 42nd 933 95.5%
2024 93.67 35th 943 96.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.48 93rd 690 86.5%
2019 90.60 39th 758 94.9%
2023 94.68 20th 642 96.9%
2024 91.97 32nd 684 95.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.81 73rd 84 13.1%
2019 48.49 74th 110 32.7%
2023 82.10 1st 82 98.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.77 62nd 693 91.1%
2019 90.92 42nd 764 94.5%
2023 84.16 82nd 649 87.4%
2024 88.66 57th 683 91.7%
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Rank History for White students at Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.91 15th 596 97.5%
2021 90.43 20th 288 93.1%
2022 70.12 125th 454 72.5%
2023 85.78 43rd 525 91.8%
2024 83.70 53rd 539 90.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 10, 2015

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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



Enrollment information for Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 97 4 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 112
2000 109 6 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 128
2001 145 8 11 6 1 n/a n/a 0 171
2002 199 8 11 10 3 n/a n/a 0 231
2003 199 8 11 10 3 n/a n/a 0 231
2004 217 7 9 7 3 n/a n/a 0 243
2005 233 8 12 5 1 n/a n/a 0 259
2006 258 7 15 4 1 n/a n/a 0 285
2007 260 9 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2008 253 10 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2009 259 9 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2010 255 9 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2011 250 2 12 22 0 0 14 0 300
2012 249 1 11 22 0 1 12 0 296
2013 246 2 9 21 0 1 15 0 294
2014 250 2 3 23 0 1 15 0 294
2015 255 4 3 29 0 2 15 0 308
2016 245 4 3 31 0 2 16 0 301
2017 250 3 4 33 1 2 16 0 309
2018 247 2 6 27 1 1 20 0 304
2019 254 2 7 24 0 1 20 0 308
2020 253 3 5 25 0 1 20 0 307
2021 234 1 3 29 0 0 18 0 285
2022 227 0 2 33 0 0 24 0 286
2023 225 0 3 32 0 0 24 0 284
2024 216 0 2 29 0 0 17 1 265

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 Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 112 5.2 21.5 8
2000 128 6.8 18.8 10.9
2001 171 8.8 19.4 12.3
2002 231 12.1 19.1 10
2003 231 12.1 19.1 10
2004 243 14.6 16.6 9.5
2005 259 14.8 17.5 8.1
2006 285 15.6 18.3 10.9
2007 286 15.1 18.9 14.7
2008 287 16.0 17.9 11.5
2009 290 16.4 17.7 13.4
2010 284 16.5 17.1 14.8
2011 300 15.3 19.5 19.7
2012 296 15.8 18.6 17.9
2013 294 15.9 18.4 17.7
2014 294 16.8 17.4 18
2015 308 16.0 19.2 17.2
2016 301 16.0 18.8 18.6
2017 309 16.3 18.9 15.5
2018 304 15.0 20.1 13.8
2019 308 15.7 19.5 14
2020 307 16.2 18.9 14
2021 285 16.9 16.8 n/a
2022 286 16.9 16.9 15.7
2023 284 16.0 17.7 n/a
2024 265 15.3 17.2 n/a

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 Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 112 5.2 21.5 8
2000 128 6.8 18.8 10.9
2001 171 8.8 19.4 12.3
2002 231 12.1 19.1 10
2003 231 12.1 19.1 10
2004 243 14.6 16.6 9.5
2005 259 14.8 17.5 8.1
2006 285 15.6 18.3 10.9
2007 286 15.1 18.9 14.7
2008 287 16.0 17.9 11.5
2009 290 16.4 17.7 13.4
2010 284 16.5 17.1 14.8
2011 300 15.3 19.5 19.7
2012 296 15.8 18.6 17.9
2013 294 15.9 18.4 17.7
2014 294 16.8 17.4 18
2015 308 16.0 19.2 17.2
2016 301 16.0 18.8 18.6
2017 309 16.3 18.9 15.5
2018 304 15.0 20.1 13.8
2019 308 15.7 19.5 14
2020 307 16.2 18.9 14
2021 285 16.9 16.8 n/a
2022 286 16.9 16.9 15.7
2023 284 16.0 17.7 n/a
2024 265 15.3 17.2 n/a

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,234
2020 $13,966
2021 $15,381
2022 $16,078
2023 $17,998

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 37th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 42nd of 933 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies)78.487
 8.6%
   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 (Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies)54.978.7
 23.8%
   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 (Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies)78.270.8
 7.4%
   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 (Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies)61.852
 9.8%
   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 (Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies)76.572
 4.5%
   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 (Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies)83.376.5
 6.8%
   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 (Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies)8068.6
 11.4%
   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 (Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies)8077.9
 2.1%
   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 (Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies)65.866.2
 0.4%
   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 Students308284
 7.8%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic2432
 33.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White254225
 11.4%
Two or More Races2024
 20%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 265 students attended Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies.

Students at Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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