Mesa Elementary School (Closed 2013)

77011th St
Del Norte, CO 81132
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mesa Elementary School serves 74 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
57%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
42%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mesa Elementary School?
74 students attend Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mesa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesa Elementary School?
Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Mesa Elementary School part of?
Mesa Elementary School is part of Upper Rio Grande School District C-7.

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