At a glance
Reported students
461
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617.5
Boulder Creek Elementary: 461 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 500
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.08
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Boulder Creek Elementary
Boulder Creek Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Mesa. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Gilbert Unified District (4239). NCES reports 461 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, below the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.3%). English learners represent 10.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Boulder Creek Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.7%
- Hispanic34.3%
- Black5%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
466 reported students
Quartz Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
469 reported students
Islands Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
451 reported students
Burk Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
440 reported students
Playa del Rey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
431 reported students
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
506 reported students
Public schools near Boulder Creek Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superstition Springs Elementary Elementary · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | PK–06 | 731 | 1.3 mi |
| Liberty Arts Academy Elementary · Charter · Kaizen Education Foundation dba Liberty Arts Acade (90334) | KG–08 | 296 | 1.5 mi |
| Noah Webster Schools- Mesa Elementary · Charter · Noah Webster Schools - Mesa (10760) | KG–08 | 525 | 1.5 mi |
| Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa Elementary · Charter · Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730) | KG–08 | 128 | 1.6 mi |
| Augusta Ranch Elementary Elementary · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | PK–06 | 855 | 1.8 mi |
| Canyon Rim Elementary Elementary · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | PK–06 | 905 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Boulder Creek Elementary
What grades does Boulder Creek Elementary serve?
Boulder Creek Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Gilbert Unified District (4239).
How many students attend Boulder Creek Elementary?
Boulder Creek Elementary reported 461 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 500 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Boulder Creek Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 461 students and 36.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Boulder Creek Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Boulder Creek Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gilbert Unified District (4239) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Boulder Creek Elementary in?
Boulder Creek Elementary is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), based in Gilbert, AZ, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Boulder Creek Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Superstition Springs Elementary (1.3 mi), Liberty Arts Academy (1.5 mi), Noah Webster Schools- Mesa (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.