Serving 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School's student population of 106 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#812 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School is ranked #812 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
106 students attend Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School?
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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First day of school (Events)
August 19, 2025 (Tuesday)
Fall Break (No school) (Events)
October 03, 2025 (Friday)
Fall Break (No school) (Events)
October 04, 2025 (Saturday)
Fall Break (No school) (Events)
October 05, 2025 (Sunday)
Fall Break (No school) (Events)
October 06, 2025 (Monday)
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