Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School serves 93 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School's student population of 93 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Lewis 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 Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#889 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
76%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
7%
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 Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School is ranked #889 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School?
93 students attend Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School?
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School part of?
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School is part of Durango School District No. 9-R.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break - no school (Events)
October 06, 2023 (Friday)
Fall Break - no school (Events)
October 07, 2023 (Saturday)
Fall Break - no school (Events)
October 08, 2023 (Sunday)
Fall Break - no school (Events)
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - no school (Events)
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
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