The top reported proficiency rate is 38% in English language arts. The lowest is 30% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Burlington Elementary School
Burlington Elementary School serves students from preschool through fifth grade in Longmont, part of the St. Vrain Valley School District. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet school. The student body is substantial for an elementary school, with enrollment distributed fairly evenly across grades. The school’s demographic makeup is one of its defining characteristics: families describe a student population that is roughly evenly split between students who identify as Hispanic or Latino and students who identify as white, with smaller shares of students who are Asian or of two or more races. A significant share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a substantial portion of families are working with moderate to lower household incomes.
The school’s academic performance on Colorado’s state assessments places it at a level worth understanding carefully. On the math assessment, roughly a third of students scored at the proficient or advanced level. In English language arts, the share was somewhat higher, landing in the high third. On the fifth-grade science assessment, about three in ten students met proficiency. The participation rate on these tests was high, so the results reflect nearly all enrolled students. Compared to other school districts within Boulder County, Burlington’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades falls in the bottom quartile. This is a soft spot that a parent may want to explore further with the school, particularly to understand the academic trajectory in the upper elementary grades and what interventions or enrichment are available.
Because Burlington serves only elementary grades, there are no graduation rate or high school outcomes to report. That is simply a function of the grade band. Data on special education identification and English learner status was not reported in the available information, a gap that limits a full picture of student support needs. Discipline data and staffing ratios were also not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about class sizes, intervention programs, and how the school supports students who need extra help.
Longmont, where Burlington sits, is a mid-sized city with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. It has shifted from its agricultural roots toward a high-tech and manufacturing economy, with major employers including the school district itself, Seagate Technology, and a pair of hospitals. The downtown along Main Street has seen a revival since the 1990s, with restaurants, craft breweries, and a Saturday farmers market. The city was recognized as a silver-level bicycle-friendly community. For housing, the local market is relatively expensive compared to national norms, reflecting the broader Front Range growth pattern. A slight year-over-year dip in home values recently may offer a marginal entry point for buyers, but the cost of a mortgage remains elevated given the national rate environment. Rent levels are closer to typical incomes than mortgage payments are, a dynamic that matters for families deciding between owning and renting in this area.
The St. Vrain Valley School District voters recently approved a capital projects bond, described as the largest in district history, to fund school construction, renovations, and facility improvements across its schools. Over time, this could affect the physical condition and capacity of Burlington Elementary and the other schools in the district. The district serves a wide area that includes thirteen communities, so families should expect that district-level investments and policies will shape the elementary experience.
In sum, Burlington Elementary School serves a diverse and economically varied student body in a growing Front Range city. Its state test results fall on the lower end when set against other Boulder County districts, a point of inquiry for a parent considering academic preparation and support. The school sits within a financially stable district that has committed to facilities investment. A parent visiting the school should focus on how the school addresses its current academic standing, what programs are in place for students performing below benchmark, and how the school’s community and staff create the daily environment for children in these early grades.
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