Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Mesa Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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North Mesa Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
North Mesa Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Mesa Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#734 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
54%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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North Mesa Elementary School is ranked #734 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are North Mesa Elementary School often compared to?
North Mesa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend North Mesa Elementary School?
416 students attend North Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of North Mesa Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Mesa Elementary School?
North Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Mesa Elementary School offer ?
North Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Mesa Elementary School part of?
North Mesa Elementary School is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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