At a glance
Reported students
424
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
456.5
Graham Mesa Elementary School: 424 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
19.3:1 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
- 330
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Graham Mesa Elementary School
Graham Mesa Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Rifle. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Garfield School District No. Re-2. NCES reports 424 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 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (59.4%) and White (39.9%). English learners represent 27.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. 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 Graham Mesa Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.95 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
- 27.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White39.9%
- Hispanic59.4%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.7%
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 Garfield School District No. Re-2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wamsley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
420 reported students
Highland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
451 reported students
Cactus Valley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
462 reported students
Kathryn Senor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
275 reported students
Elk Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
272 reported students
Riverside School
Middle · Grades 06–08
483 reported students
Public schools near Graham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary School Elementary · Garfield School District No. Re-2 | PK–05 | 451 | 0.6 mi |
| Wamsley Elementary School Elementary · Garfield School District No. Re-2 | PK–05 | 420 | 0.9 mi |
| Rifle Middle School Middle · Garfield School District No. Re-2 | 06–08 | 552 | 1.5 mi |
| Rifle High School High · Garfield School District No. Re-2 | 09–12 | 778 | 1.6 mi |
| Cactus Valley Elementary School Elementary · Garfield School District No. Re-2 | PK–05 | 462 | 5.3 mi |
| Coal Ridge High School High · Garfield School District No. Re-2 | 09–12 | 578 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Graham Mesa Elementary School
What grades does Graham Mesa Elementary School serve?
Graham Mesa Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Garfield School District No. Re-2.
How many students attend Graham Mesa Elementary School?
Graham Mesa Elementary School reported 424 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 330 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Graham Mesa Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 424 students and 21.95 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 Graham Mesa Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Graham Mesa Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garfield School District No. Re-2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Graham Mesa Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.7% 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 Graham Mesa Elementary School in?
Graham Mesa Elementary School is part of Garfield School District No. Re-2, based in Rifle, CO, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Graham Mesa Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Highland Elementary School (0.6 mi), Wamsley Elementary School (0.9 mi), Rifle Middle School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.