Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garnet Mesa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garnet Mesa Elementary School serves the southwest part of Delta, CO, covering an area of approximately 211.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest boundary located about 23.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garnet Mesa Elementary School's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Caring, Challenging, and Learning, Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Garnet Mesa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garnet Mesa Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1003 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garnet Mesa Elementary School's ranking?
Garnet Mesa Elementary School is ranked #1003 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Garnet Mesa Elementary School often compared to?
Garnet Mesa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Cedaredge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Garnet Mesa Elementary School?
488 students attend Garnet Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Garnet Mesa Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garnet Mesa Elementary School?
Garnet Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Garnet Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Garnet Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garnet Mesa Elementary School part of?
Garnet Mesa Elementary School is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50.
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