Fairview High School vs Mesa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview High School
Boulder · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,863 students
Mesa Elementary School
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
| Measure | Fairview High School Boulder, Colorado | Mesa Elementary School Boulder, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 307 | #40 of 993 |
| National rank | #1218 of 16,910 | #5374 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,863 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 1,863 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 13.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 62% |
| city | Boulder | Boulder |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 79.3).
- •Fairview High School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •Fairview High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Mesa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.6% vs 14.5%).
- •Mesa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 23.3).
- •Fairview High School is the larger school with 1,863 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 Fairview High School better than Mesa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview High School ranks higher (80.3 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 Fairview High School and Mesa Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview High School: 1,863. Mesa Elementary School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview High School and Mesa Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Fairview High School is 9th of 307 and Mesa Elementary School is 40th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).