Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (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 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#801 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
71%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School is ranked #801 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School?
365 students attend Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School?
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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