Boulder Creek Elementary School serves 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Boulder Creek Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boulder Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Boulder Creek Elementary School's student population of 532 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
532 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Boulder Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Boulder Creek Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#602 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
5%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
35%
47%

Black
5%
6%

White
52%
35%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
29%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boulder Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Boulder Creek Elementary School is ranked #602 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Boulder Creek Elementary School?
532 students attend Boulder Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Boulder Creek Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boulder Creek Elementary School?
Boulder Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boulder Creek Elementary School offer ?
Boulder Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Boulder Creek Elementary School part of?
Boulder Creek Elementary School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day for Students, 1/2 Day (11:55am Dismissal)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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