Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Graham 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Graham Mesa Elementary School serves the southwest part of Rifle, CO, covering an area of approximately 72.9 square miles. Families in the attendance zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 13.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Graham Mesa Elementary School's student population of 424 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Graham 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 Graham Mesa Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#1180 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graham Mesa Elementary School's ranking?
Graham Mesa Elementary School is ranked #1180 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Graham Mesa Elementary School often compared to?
Graham Mesa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Elementary School, Wamsley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Graham Mesa Elementary School?
424 students attend Graham Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Graham Mesa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Graham Mesa Elementary School?
Graham Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Graham Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Graham Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Graham Mesa Elementary School part of?
Graham Mesa Elementary School is part of Garfield School District No. Re-2.
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