- Enrollment
- 2,992
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesa, AZ
Boulder Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Boulder Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040340001985
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boulder Creek Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Arizona schools.
- #40 of 70
- schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Boulder Creek Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder Creek Elementary ranks #40 of 70 schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Arizona
NCES ID 040340001985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Boulder Creek Elementary grew from 465 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 040340001985 · Mesa, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 11.8:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (2,992 students)
Boulder Creek Elementary grew from 465 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Boulder Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
2,992 students
- Gilbert High S
Gilbert High School
2,418 students
- Desert Ridge H
Desert Ridge High
2,103 students
- Campo Verde Hi
Campo Verde High School
1,863 students
- Mesquite High
Mesquite High School
1,303 students
- This school 461
Boulder Creek Elementary
461 students
What this shows Boulder Creek Elementary reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boulder Creek Elementary compares
Boulder Creek Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 31% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 42% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in Arizona - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Boulder Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilbert Unified District (4239) reports $10,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boulder Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campo Verde High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesquite High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boulder Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,418
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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Similar enrollment (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boulder Creek Elementary
How many students attend Boulder Creek Elementary?
Boulder Creek Elementary has 461 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulder Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Boulder Creek Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 31% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boulder Creek Elementary?
28.0% of students at Boulder Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boulder Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Boulder Creek Elementary is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boulder Creek Elementary?
Boulder Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Boulder Creek Elementary rank among schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder Creek Elementary ranks #40 of 70 schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilbert Unified District (4239)?
Besides Boulder Creek Elementary, Gilbert Unified District (4239) also operates Highland High School (2,992 students), Gilbert High School (2,418 students), and Desert Ridge High (2,103 students). See the Gilbert Unified District (4239) district page for the complete list.