Copper Mesa Elementary School
Copper Mesa Elementary School serves 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Copper Mesa Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Copper Mesa Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 517 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Copper Mesa Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Copper Mesa Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #386 out of 1768 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 78% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County School District No. Re 1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Copper Mesa Elementary School is Mountain Vista High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mountain Ridge Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Heritage Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Littleton Heritage Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-6 | 555 students10
0.9 miles
3350 Summit View Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6725 0.9 PK-6 555 - Littleton Mountain Ridge Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 1,151 student10
0.9 miles
10590 Monte Vista Way
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1800 0.9 7-8 1,151 - Littleton Mountain Vista High School Math: 64% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 2,314 students10
0.9 miles
10585 Mountain Vista Ridge
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1500 0.9 9-12 2,314 - Littleton Arrowwood Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 384 students10
1.0 miles
10345 Arrowwood Drive
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-6875 1 PK-6 384 - Littleton Summit View Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-6 | 529 students10
1.3 miles
10200 South Piedmont Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6800 1.3 PK-6 529
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