Bear Creek Elementary School vs Mesa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 934 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek Elementary School
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
318 students
Mesa Elementary School
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
| Measure | Bear Creek Elementary School Boulder, Colorado | Mesa Elementary School Boulder, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #10 of 993 | #40 of 993 |
| National rank | #2819 of 50,301 | #5374 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 318 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.5% | 13.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 62% |
| city | Boulder | Boulder |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 79.3).
- •Bear Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 62%).
- •Bear Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Bear Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 13.6%).
- •Mesa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.7).
- •Bear Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 250.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bear Creek Elementary School better than Mesa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Creek Elementary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 79.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bear Creek Elementary School and Mesa Elementary School?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek Elementary School: 318. Mesa Elementary School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek Elementary School and Mesa Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Bear Creek Elementary School is 10th of 993 and Mesa Elementary School is 40th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).