How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Boulder Creek Elementary | Desert Ridge High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MESA, AZ | MESA, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 461 | 2,103 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 23.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.0% | 15.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Boulder Creek Elementary | Desert Ridge High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,931 | $10,931 |
| District | Gilbert Unified District (4239) | Gilbert Unified District (4239) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Boulder Creek Elementary | Desert Ridge High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.7% | 57.0% |
| African American | 5.0% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.3% | 29.4% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 6.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Boulder Creek Elementary | Desert Ridge High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 21 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 461:1 | 420.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.8% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 12 | 27 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.