North Mesa Elementary School
Tel:
(719)948-3303
- North Mesa Elementary School serves 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- North 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 top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- North Mesa Elementary School's student population of 493 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 493 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- North Mesa Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,718 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of North Mesa Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #738 out of 1718 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 53% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pueblo County School District 70 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Mesa Elementary School is 70 Online (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pleasant View Middle School (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pueblo Pleasant View Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 373 students
1.8 miles
23600 Everett Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719)542-7813 1.8 6-8 373 - Pueblo 70 Online Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 153 students
2.1 miles
24951 East Hwy50
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719)295-6518 2.1 K-12 153 - Pueblo South Mesa Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 436 students
2.1 miles
23701 East Preston Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719)543-6444 2.1 PK-5 436 - Pueblo Pueblo County High School Grades: 9-12 | 983 students
2.6 miles
1050 35th Lane
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719)948-3352 2.6 9-12 983 - Pueblo Vineland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 291 students
3.0 miles
35777 Iris Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719)948-3331 3.0 PK-5 291
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