Serving 668 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 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 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mesa Elementary School serves the northeast section of Fountain, CO, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families typically have a 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mesa Elementary School's student population of 668 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
668 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
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 Mesa Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1158 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
31%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
43%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Red
School Mascot
Mountain Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa Elementary School's ranking?
Mesa Elementary School is ranked #1158 out of 1,748 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mesa Elementary School?
668 students attend Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Mesa Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesa Elementary School?
Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mesa Elementary School part of?
Mesa Elementary School is part of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Mesa Elementary School located?
Mesa Elementary School is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Fountain, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in Fountain Valley.
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