Mesa Elementary School
Tel:
(720)561-3000
- Mesa Elementary School serves 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Mesa Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 288 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mesa Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mesa Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #67 out of 1,704 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 87% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boulder Valley No. Re2 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mesa Elementary School is Fairview High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Southern Hills Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bear Creek Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Boulder Bear Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 438 students
0.6 miles
2500 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(720)561-3500 0.6 K-5 438 - Boulder Community Montessori School Grades: PK-6 | 313 students
0.8 miles
805 Gillaspie Dr
Boulder, CO 80305
(720)561-3700 0.8 PK-6 313 - Boulder Southern Hills Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 559 students
0.8 miles
1500 Knox Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(720)561-3400 0.8 6-8 559 - Boulder Fairview High School Grades: 9-12 | 2178 students
1.0 miles
1515 Greenbriar Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80305
(720)561-3100 1.0 9-12 2178 - Boulder Summit Middle Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 354 students
1.2 miles
4655 Hanover Avenue
Boulder, CO 80305
(720)561-3900 1.2 6-8 354
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