Heatherwood Elementary School

261 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heatherwood Elementary School is a public school located in the Table Mesa area of Boulder, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) and is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive community, and promoting inclusive learning environments. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, often leveraging the natural beauty and resources of the surrounding Boulder community.

The school is well-known for its active and engaged parent community, which frequently collaborates with faculty to enhance student experiences through enrichment programs and school events. With a focus on inquiry-based learning, Heatherwood aims to prepare its students for middle school and beyond by developing critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of learning. Its location in the Concord neighborhood makes it a central hub for local families, maintaining a small-school feel while benefiting from the extensive resources provided by the larger Boulder Valley district.

261

Total Students

17.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heatherwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	21
Black	5
Asian	8
Two or More	16

White
211 (80.8 %)
Hispanic
21 (8.0 %)
Two or More
16 (6.1 %)
Asian
8 (3.1 %)
Black
5 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
Phone:	(720)561-5586
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 46