The top reported proficiency rate is 67% in Math. The lowest is 35% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Kohl Elementary School
Kohl Elementary School is a regular public school in Broomfield serving preschool through fifth grade, part of the Boulder Valley School District. It is one of the district’s smaller elementary schools, with an enrollment that might feel intimate to families who prefer a setting where children are known by staff across the grades.
The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population making up a substantial share of the remainder. A smaller share of students identify with two or more races, and smaller still are the shares of students who are Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, or Black. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate that places the school’s economic diversity in a middle ground within its region. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent with a child who receives specialized services may want to follow up directly with the school to understand how those populations are supported.
Academically, Kohl posted a clear strength in mathematics on the state’s 2024-25 assessments, with a rate of students scoring proficient or above that was well above the midpoint of schools statewide. English language arts proficiency was more moderate, coming in at a rate that was above the state average but not as high as the math result. Fifth-grade science results were lower, with about a third of students reaching proficiency. The participation rate on the math and English language arts tests was lower than what is typical, which is something a parent may want to ask about to ensure the results reflect the full student population.
The school serves only through fifth grade, so there is no graduation rate or high school pathway to evaluate here. Kohl is a feeder into the district’s middle and high schools, so the longer academic trajectory depends on which schools a family’s children would attend after fifth grade.
The Boulder Valley district itself has been through significant changes in recent years. In November 2022, voters approved both a large bond issue and a mill levy override. The bond is funding safety upgrades, mental health spaces, classroom additions, and technology improvements across all fifty-six district schools, with construction continuing through 2026. The mill levy override generates ongoing revenue specifically for teacher and support staff compensation, a measure that signals a community investment in staffing quality. In a separate move, the school board voted in late 2024 to close two small elementary schools, Jamestown and Gold Hill, due to declining enrollment and high per-pupil costs, and the district noted an enrollment decline over the past decade. These closures may affect some boundary or program considerations for families further out, but Kohl Elementary sits in Broomfield, an area that has not been at the center of those closure discussions.
The housing market around Kohl is expensive. Home values are well above the national median, and the combination of high prices and elevated mortgage rates places a significant monthly cost on homeownership. Rents are also high relative to typical incomes. This is an established suburban community, and the cost of entry reflects that.
For a family considering Kohl, the picture is of a small elementary school with strong math results, a moderate English language arts performance, and a science result that is notably weaker. The district has made recent large investments in facilities and teacher pay, and is also navigating enrollment decline elsewhere. The school itself has not been directly affected by closures, but the broader district trends are worth noting. A parent who values a smaller school community and wants to see solid math instruction will find that here, while the lower science score and the participation rate on state tests are points to explore further with the school.
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