At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 410
250
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
14%-35.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Mesa Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in BOULDER, Colorado. The school enrolls 250 students. It is part of the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
14% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 49% state average)
Intimate school community
250 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictBoulder Valley School District No. Re2
County8013
CityBOULDER
ZIP80305
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080249000129
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment250
White77.2%
Hispanic / Latino10.4%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races8.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
77.2%
Hispanic
10.4%
Black
0.0%
Asian
2.8%
Two+
8.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.