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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

Colorado · Public School District
56
Schools
28,485
Students
$17,382
Per-Pupil Spend
+21% nat'l
24.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-27pp vs nat'l
91.9%
Graduation Rate
+5.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 is a public school district in Colorado serving 28,485 students across 56 schools. It includes 34 elementary, 9 middle, 10 high schools, among them 5 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 91.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,382 is above average for a US public school district. Only 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (56)
Elementary Schools34 schools
High Schools10 schools
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Boulder UniversalKG–12206
Mapleton Early Childhood CenterPK–PK88
Peak to Peak Charter SchoolCharterKG–121,450
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,382+21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
13%
81%
State
13.3%
Local (property tax)
80.6%
Federal
6.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (81%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
56
Schools
28,485
Students
25%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.9%
Opportunity Score52/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.9% graduation rate — 5.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,382 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 25% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 56 schools including 5 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 has 56 public schools, serving a total of 28,485 students.
What is the graduation rate for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
The graduation rate is 91.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 spend per student?
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 spends $17,382 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
25% of students in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Yes — 5 of the 56 schools in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 are charter schools.
What grade levels does Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 serve?
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
The median opportunity score across schools in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.