Serving 120 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lewis-arriola Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewis-arriola Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Lewis-arriola Elementary School's student population of 120 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lewis-arriola Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis-arriola Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#458 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
82%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis-arriola Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis-arriola Elementary School is ranked #458 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lewis-arriola Elementary School often compared to?
Lewis-arriola Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kemper Elementary School, Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Lewis-arriola Elementary School?
120 students attend Lewis-arriola Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lewis-arriola Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis-arriola Elementary School?
Lewis-arriola Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lewis-arriola Elementary School offer ?
Lewis-arriola Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewis-arriola Elementary School part of?
Lewis-arriola Elementary School is part of Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1.
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