Foothill Elementary School vs. Whittier Elementary School
Should you attend Foothill Elementary School or Whittier Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Foothill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foothill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whittier 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
437 students
293 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#700 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
45
Grade 1 Students
72
46
Grade 2 Students
67
37
Grade 3 Students
71
50
Grade 4 Students
71
56
Grade 5 Students
84
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
31%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
78%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
