- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boulder, CO
Mesa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080249000129
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Boulder · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Boulder, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249000129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Mesa Elementary School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.1 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 080249000129 · Boulder, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 15.6:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder High School (1,939 students)
Mesa Elementary School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.1 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mesa Elementary School 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 250
Mesa Elementary School
250 students
What this shows Mesa Elementary School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesa Elementary School compares
Mesa Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 72% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Colorado - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Mesa Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Mesa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broomfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centaurus High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesa Elementary School'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 elementary 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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Elementary School
How many students attend Mesa Elementary School?
Mesa Elementary School has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boulder, CO. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% 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 Mesa Elementary School?
10.6% of students at Mesa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Elementary School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Boulder, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Elementary School?
Mesa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mesa Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Boulder?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 elementary 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 elementary schools in Boulder on the city page.
What other schools are in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides Mesa Elementary School, 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.