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Mesa Elementary School vs. Federal Heights Elementary School

Should you attend Mesa Elementary School or Federal Heights Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mesa Elementary School
9100 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Federal Heights Elementary School
2500 W 96th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Federal Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Federal Heights 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
295 students
425 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mesa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Federal Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mesa Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Federal Heights Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mesa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Federal Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westminster Public Schools and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Federal Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1180 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#1743 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mesa Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Federal Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mesa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westminster Public Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Federal Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mesa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westminster Public Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Federal Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mesa Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Federal Heights Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
44
Kindergarten Students
47
59
Grade 1 Students
49
82
Grade 2 Students
54
72
Grade 3 Students
46
53
Grade 4 Students
46
45
Grade 5 Students
36
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mesa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Westminster Public Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Federal Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mesa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westminster Public Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Federal Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
70%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mesa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westminster Public Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Federal Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mesa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westminster Public Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Federal Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
18%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mesa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westminster Public Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Federal Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mesa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westminster Public Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Federal Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.48
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mesa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westminster Public Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Federal Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
83%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mesa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westminster Public Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Federal Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mesa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westminster Public Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Federal Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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