Florida Mesa Elementary School serves 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Florida Mesa Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Florida Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Florida Mesa Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Florida Mesa Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Florida Mesa Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1130 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
60%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florida Mesa Elementary School's ranking?
Florida Mesa Elementary School is ranked #1130 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Florida Mesa Elementary School often compared to?
Florida Mesa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Animas Valley 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Florida Mesa Elementary School?
257 students attend Florida Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Florida Mesa Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florida Mesa Elementary School?
Florida Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Florida Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Florida Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Florida Mesa Elementary School part of?
Florida Mesa Elementary School is part of Durango School District No. 9-R.
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