At a glance
Reported students
668
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
523
Mesa Elementary School: 668 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 539
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Mesa Elementary School
Mesa Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Fountain. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an. NCES reports 668 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (43.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.3%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mesa Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.3%
- Hispanic31.3%
- Black9.6%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial12%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jordahl Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
524 reported students
Patriot Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
523 reported students
Weikel Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
814 reported students
Abrams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
396 reported students
Aragon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
358 reported students
Mountainside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Public schools near Mesa Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagleside Elementary School Elementary · Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 332 | 1.5 mi |
| Aragon Elementary School Elementary · Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 358 | 1.5 mi |
| James Madison Charter Academy School Elementary · Charter · School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of | KG–08 | 72 | 1.6 mi |
| Webster Elementary School Elementary · School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of | KG–05 | 582 | 1.7 mi |
| Sunrise Elementary School Elementary · School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of | KG–05 | 506 | 1.9 mi |
| Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School Elementary · School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of | KG–05 | 498 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Elementary School
What grades does Mesa Elementary School serve?
Mesa Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an.
How many students attend Mesa Elementary School?
Mesa Elementary School reported 668 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 539 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mesa Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 668 students and 38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mesa Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mesa Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mesa Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mesa Elementary School in?
Mesa Elementary School is part of Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an, based in Fountain, CO, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mesa Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eagleside Elementary School (1.5 mi), Aragon Elementary School (1.5 mi), James Madison Charter Academy School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.