- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boulder, CO
Boulder Universal
Federal NCES profile for Boulder Universal, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080249006463
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boulder Universal earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Boulder · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 231
- students enrolled
Boulder Universal has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder Universal ranks #7 of 9 schools in Boulder, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249006463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Boulder Universal grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 080249006463 · Boulder, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder High School (1,939 students)
Boulder Universal grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Boulder Universal in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boulder High S
Boulder High School
1,939 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
1,863 students
- Broomfield Hig
Broomfield High School
1,693 students
- Centaurus High
Centaurus High School
1,557 students
- Peak to Peak C
Peak to Peak Charter School
1,447 students
- This school 231
Boulder Universal
231 students
What this shows Boulder Universal reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boulder Universal compares
Boulder Universal is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Colorado - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.7%
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
$17,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 4.0%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Boulder Universal is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 reports $17,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boulder Universal Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broomfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centaurus High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boulder Universal's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boulder Universal
How many students attend Boulder Universal?
Boulder Universal has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boulder, CO. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulder Universal?
The student-teacher ratio at Boulder Universal is 14.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boulder Universal?
The largest demographic group at Boulder Universal is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Boulder, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boulder Universal?
Boulder Universal has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Universal rank among schools in Boulder?
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder Universal ranks #7 of 9 schools in Boulder, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boulder on the city page.
What other schools are in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides Boulder Universal, Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students), Fairview High School (1,863 students), and Broomfield High School (1,693 students). See the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district page for the complete list.