The top reported proficiency rate is 23% in Science. The lowest is 15% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Rocky Mountain Elementary School
Rocky Mountain Elementary School sits in the heart of Longmont, a mid-sized Front Range city that has long since moved past its agricultural roots into a more diverse economy of manufacturing, tech, and craft brewing. The school is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District and serves students from preschool through fifth grade as a regular public elementary school.
The student body is distinctive in its composition. A large majority of the students are Hispanic, with a small number of white students and a few Asian or multiracial students. The school serves a community with concentrated economic need; a very substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on the share of students with disabilities or who are English learners was not available.
Academically, the state assessment results present a clear picture. On the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, the overall proficiency index across tested subjects for all students places Rocky Mountain Elementary in the bottom quartile relative to districts in Boulder County. In math, roughly one out of every seven students scored at the proficient or advanced level. In English language arts, the rate was just under one in five. Science results for fifth graders, the only grade tested in that subject, show about one in four students meeting the state's proficiency bar. Participation rates on these assessments were high, which means the results reflect nearly the entire student population. A parent considering this school will want to look into the academic programs and support structures in place, as the proficiency rates are notably lower than those seen in many other elementary schools in the district and county.
The building itself is located on East 5th Street in a part of Longmont that is close to the city's downtown corridor along Main Street. Longmont has a revived downtown with restaurants and breweries, a Saturday farmers market, and a maker community. The city has more than a modest number of acres of parks and open space, and it has been recognized as a silver-level bicycle-friendly community. The St. Vrain Valley district, of which this school is a part, saw voters approve a major capital projects bond in 2024 to fund school construction and renovations across its many schools and programs, which could have implications for facility quality and capacity in the coming years.
The housing market in the zip code area reflects typical Front Range costs. Home values have recently seen a slight decline from the prior year, while rents have edged upward. National economic context shows a 30-year fixed mortgage rate in the mid-single digits and a modest national unemployment rate. The median household income nationally has been gradually rising in recent years.
For a parent evaluating this school, the peer environment is one where the majority of families share similar economic circumstances. The academic outcomes are low compared to other schools in the county, and a family would want to understand what interventions, tutoring, or specialized instruction the school offers to supports its students. The school's size is moderate for an elementary school serving preschool through fifth grade. There is no charter status or magnet designation, so it operates as a standard neighborhood attendance-area school within the St. Vrain Valley district. Families would need to determine whether the school's academic profile aligns with their expectations for early elementary education.
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