Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Mesa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Mesa Elementary School's student population of 344 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Mesa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Mesa Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1043 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
34%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Mesa Elementary School's ranking?
South Mesa Elementary School is ranked #1043 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are South Mesa Elementary School often compared to?
South Mesa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morton Elementary School, North Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend South Mesa Elementary School?
344 students attend South Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of South Mesa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Mesa Elementary School?
South Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Mesa Elementary School offer ?
South Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Mesa Elementary School part of?
South Mesa Elementary School is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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