Mesa Elementary School

246 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mesa Elementary School is a public school located in the Table Mesa neighborhood of South Boulder, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), the school is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and its commitment to academic excellence. Its location near the foothills of the Flatirons provides a picturesque setting that the school often integrates into its culture, emphasizing outdoor learning and environmental awareness.

The school is known for its inclusive atmosphere and its focus on the "whole child," balancing rigorous academic standards with social-emotional learning. Mesa Elementary benefits from a high level of parental involvement and a robust PTO, which supports various enrichment programs and school events. With a stable, experienced teaching staff and a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and collaboration, Mesa remains a popular choice for families in the Boulder area who are looking for a supportive and academically engaging elementary education.

246

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	13
Asian	7
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
199 (80.9 %)
Two or More
26 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
13 (5.3 %)
Asian
7 (2.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
Phone:	(720)561-3000
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mesa Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	27
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mesa Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	135	54.9%
Male	111	45.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)