Mapleton Early Childhood Center

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
840 MAPLETON AVENUE
BOULDER, CO 80304
88 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Mapleton Early Childhood Center (MECC), located in the Mapleton neighborhood of Boulder, Colorado, is a specialized educational facility focused exclusively on the developmental needs of young children. As part of the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), the center is designed to provide a high-quality, supportive environment for early learners, typically serving preschool-aged children. The school is recognized for its commitment to school readiness, emphasizing social-emotional development, language acquisition, and foundational cognitive skills in a nurturing, classroom-based setting.

The facility functions as a key resource for families in the Boulder community by offering inclusive programs that often cater to a diverse population, including children with varying learning needs. By fostering a play-based and inquiry-driven curriculum, Mapleton Early Childhood Center aims to build a strong educational foundation that prepares children for the transition to elementary school. Its location in a quiet residential area contributes to a community-focused atmosphere where educators prioritize individualized attention to help each child reach their early developmental milestones.
88
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    51 (58.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (27.3 %)
  • Asian
    6 (6.8 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (6.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
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)561-6200
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 88
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 88
Gender Ratio