The top reported proficiency rate is 90% in Science. The lowest is 75% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Boulder Community School/integrated Studies
Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies is a regular public elementary school in the Boulder Valley School District serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It is not a charter school. The school enrolled a total student body that is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population making up a noticeable share, a small number of multiracial students, and a very small Asian population. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, students with disabilities, and English learners were not available in the state reporting, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the extent of those support populations.
Academically, this school posts strong overall results. On the Colorado Measures of Academic Success assessments, the combined proficiency rate across tested subjects and grades placed the school in the top quartile relative to districts in Boulder County. In math, a large majority of students scored at the proficient or advanced level. In English language arts, the share was even higher. On the fifth-grade science assessment, the proficiency rate was well above nine out of ten students. These are high marks by any reasonable standard, and they suggest a student body that is, on the whole, meeting academic expectations at a strong level. The school served about 265 students in its most recent reported enrollment, a size that feels small enough for families to know each other but large enough to sustain grade-level sections.
For parents considering this school, the context of its district matters. The Boulder Valley School District passed a large bond issue in 2022 that is funding safety upgrades, mental health support spaces, and facility improvements across all of its schools, including this one. The same election approved a mill levy override specifically to boost teacher and staff compensation, a signal that the district is investing in retaining experienced educators. At the same time, the district has seen a decline in enrollment over the past decade, and in late 2024 the school board voted to close two small mountain elementary schools due to high per-pupil costs. No changes have been announced for Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies, but the broader district is in a period of right-sizing its footprint.
The school sits in Boulder, a city dominated by the University of Colorado Boulder campus and a cluster of federal research labs. The local economy is anchored by the university, Ball Corporation, the school district itself, and healthcare. The downtown Pearl Street Mall gives the city a walkable core, and extensive open space and trail systems are a defining feature. The housing market is expensive; the typical home value in the zip code is well above state and national averages, and rents are correspondingly high. For a family considering moving into the school’s attendance area, the cost of housing will be a significant factor.
This is a neighborhood elementary school with a small feel and an integrated studies focus, though the data provided does not detail what that curricular emphasis entails. For families who can afford the Boulder housing market, the academic results are strong across tested subjects, the district is investing in facilities and teacher pay, and the student body is not highly diverse racially or economically based on what data is available. A parent exploring this school may want to visit, ask about the integrated studies program specifically, and confirm the support services for any student who might need them.
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