Nederland Elementary School

193 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nederland Elementary School, located at 1 Sundown Trail in the mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Boulder Valley School District. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the school provides a unique learning environment that emphasizes the connection between academic excellence and the surrounding natural landscape. Its curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, catering to the diverse needs of students living in a remote, high-altitude setting.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community atmosphere, where small class sizes allow for personalized instruction and strong relationships between students, staff, and families. Beyond core academics, Nederland Elementary often integrates outdoor education and local mountain culture into its programming, encouraging students to be active participants in their environment. As an essential hub for families in the Peak to Peak region, the school serves as a foundational space that prepares children for future success while honoring the spirit and values of the Nederland community.

193

Total Students

14.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nederland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	8
Asian	1
Two or More	8

White
176 (91.2 %)
Hispanic
8 (4.1 %)
Two or More
8 (4.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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)561-4800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 23

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 31