Serving 667 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 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mesa Elementary School's student population of 667 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Mesa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 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 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1206 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
36%
Black
8%
5%
White
42%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Mesa Elementary School's ranking?
Mesa Elementary School is ranked #1206 out of 1,779 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
667 students attend Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Mesa Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesa Elementary School?
Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, 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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