Serving 98 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School's student population of 98 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Lewis 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 Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School is 0.50, which is less 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
#917 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
68%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School is ranked #917 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School?
98 students attend Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School?
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School part of?
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School is part of Durango School District No. 9-R.
School Calendar
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Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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