- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boulder, CO
University Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for University Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080249000135
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Hill Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Boulder · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
University Hill Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Hill Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Boulder, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
University Hill Elementary School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 080249000135 · Boulder, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 12.7:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder High School (1,939 students)
University Hill Elementary School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
University Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boulder High S
Boulder High School
1,939 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
1,863 students
- Broomfield Hig
Broomfield High School
1,693 students
- Centaurus High
Centaurus High School
1,557 students
- Peak to Peak C
Peak to Peak Charter School
1,447 students
- This school 405
University Hill Elementary School
405 students
What this shows University Hill Elementary School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Hill Elementary School compares
University Hill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▲ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Colorado - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.9%
White 27.4%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, University Hill Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 reports $17,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broomfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centaurus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Hill Elementary School
How many students attend University Hill Elementary School?
University Hill Elementary School has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boulder, CO. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Hill Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Hill Elementary School?
46.0% of students at University Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at University Hill Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment, in Boulder, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Hill Elementary School?
University Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does University Hill Elementary School rank among schools in Boulder?
By Resource Investment Index, University Hill Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Boulder, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boulder on the city page.
What other schools are in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides University Hill Elementary School, Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students), Fairview High School (1,863 students), and Broomfield High School (1,693 students). See the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district page for the complete list.