Foothill Elementary School

1001 Hawthorn Avenue

School District

Boulder Valley Re 2
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on February 17, 2024

My 4th grade teacher was really mean I hope they're doing horrible my 5th grade teacher lives in my neighborhood so I can't really say anything negative about them they were pretty nice anyway tho and my third grade teacher was mean and then started not being mean I was only there for 3 year and it contributed to my mental health issues and set me up for failure or something idk my friends were really mean and I hated the principal that was probably why I hate this school so much
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2016

Great school with a wonderful staff of teachers who you can tell love the kids, love learning and are truly happy at Foothill. Classes seem well structured and the hallways are filled with amazing art projects. Really great feel as a parent of where my child is throughout the day!
Submitted by parent on September 08, 2014

Our son is in his 3rd year and our daughter is just starting. So far, the teachers have been great - they have been uniformly passionate and enthusiastic, including the music, art and library teachers. It's been all we could have hoped for so far.
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2013

We just finished out first year at Foothill. They did a great job engaging the kids and communicating with the parenting. Our son had Ms. Lawton for kindergarten and she was a wonderful and nurturing teacher. We saw our son's reading just explode under her guidance. There is really a nice sense of community among the parents as well. We had one sort of bullying issue with an older child on the bus and the principal called me back within hours - which felt very responsive and was much appreciated.
Submitted by parent on January 22, 2012

Great school, great community. I love the way this school is run especially for being one of the two largest elementary schools in Boulder. We are very happy there! Teachers are great too!
Submitted by parent on December 02, 2011

my child attended kindergarden here a few years ago. She was diagnosed with ADHD. What did they do? Kept her in from recess without my knowledge in K-Care. This could have been a lawsuit. Please be careful if you have a special needs child and it is not addressed responsibly.
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2011

I have a child at Foothill now and one in middle school who attended Foothill for elementary school. I can't say enough about the teachers, faculty and support staff. It is a wonderful place to send your child. My son is excellling in middle school and was very well prepared both academically and socially. My kids always love going to school. They felt safe, cared about and supported from everyone there.
Submitted by parent on August 13, 2011

My children have had wonderful experiences at Foothill. It is a strong neighborhood school with committed teachers and strong parent involvement. Best of all, the kids are happy - you can feel it in the halls, and my kids look forward to school every day. I only wish class sizes were a little smaller, especially in the upper grades.
Submitted by parent on November 29, 2006

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