The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in Math. The lowest is 60% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Erie Elementary School
Erie Elementary School serves preschool through fifth grade and is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District. The school sits in Erie, a town that has transformed rapidly from a small coal-mining settlement into a fast-growing Denver-metro suburb. The town’s population has surged in recent decades, and its character reflects that shift—historic Old Town along Briggs Street offers a walkable commercial hub with restaurants and the Art Center of Erie, while much of the rest of the town consists of newer subdivisions designed around car travel. Erie straddles Weld and Boulder Counties, and the school itself is located in Boulder County.
For a family evaluating this school, academic performance stands out as a clear strength. In state testing, a strong majority of students scored at proficient or advanced levels in both math and English language arts. In science, where testing is limited to fifth graders, a majority also met the proficiency benchmark. The school’s overall performance ranks in the top quartile among districts in Boulder County, where the comparison includes several other school systems in a region known for high educational attainment. This means that, relative to what one would typically find across the county’s districts, Erie Elementary delivers consistently strong results on state assessments.
The student body numbers in the mid-hundreds across pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, making it a sizable elementary school. The student population is predominantly white, with Hispanic and Asian students comprising notable shares and other racial and ethnic groups each represented in much smaller numbers. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low concentration of economic disadvantage compared to many schools in the state.
The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and it does not have Title I status based on the available data. Data on special education and English learner enrollment was not reported in the sources we examined, so those details are missing. If those categories are important to a family’s decision, they may want to ask the school directly.
Erie’s housing market reflects the town’s rapid growth and desirability. Home values sit above state and national averages, and rents are elevated as well. The typical household would need a substantial income to afford a median-priced home here, and renting is less expensive than buying at current mortgage rates. This is a market for families who are already established financially or who are moving into the area with strong earning potential. The town’s planning area is much larger than its current incorporated footprint, suggesting continued development and new housing in the years ahead.
The district itself approved a substantial capital bond in 2024—the largest in its history—to fund school construction and renovations. That means Erie Elementary and other district schools are likely to benefit from facility improvements and capacity additions, which matters in a fast-growing town like Erie where school enrollment pressures can arise.
For a parent or resident, Erie Elementary presents a straightforward picture. It is an academically strong suburban elementary school in a rapidly growing town with an expensive housing market and a district actively investing in its facilities. The school’s performance on state tests is a standout feature, and the surrounding community is family-oriented and expanding. A family looking for a traditional public elementary school with consistent results and a relatively economically stable student population would find a good fit here. The unknown factors are the special education and English learner support structures, for which a direct inquiry would be wise. The school does not serve grades beyond fifth, so a family would need to plan for the middle and high school transitions that come later.
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