At a glance
Reported students
359
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.76
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
131
Mesa Elementary School: 359 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
13.4:1 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
- 288
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Mesa Elementary School
Mesa Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Cortez. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1. NCES reports 359 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, below 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 American Indian or Alaska Native (37.3%) and White (29%). English learners represent 7.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. 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 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.76 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 1.03 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
- 7.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.03
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.39
- 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
- White29%
- Hispanic22.8%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native37.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.7%
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 Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kemper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
339 reported students
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
130 reported students
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
125 reported students
Pleasant View Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
35 reported students
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
505 reported students
Southwest Open Charter School
High · Grades 09–12
131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma-Cortez Middle School Middle · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | 06–08 | 505 | 0.5 mi |
| Beech Street Preschool Other · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | PK–PK | 70 | 1.1 mi |
| Kemper Elementary School Elementary · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | KG–05 | 339 | 1.3 mi |
| Children's Kiva Montessori School Elementary · Charter · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | KG–08 | 130 | 1.5 mi |
| Montezuma-Cortez High School High · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | 09–12 | 598 | 1.9 mi |
| Lewis-Arriola Elementary School Elementary · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | KG–05 | 125 | 9.6 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 Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1.
How many students attend Mesa Elementary School?
Mesa Elementary School reported 359 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 288 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mesa Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 359 students and 26.76 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 Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mesa Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.6% 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 Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1, based in Cortez, CO, which operates 9 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 Montezuma-Cortez Middle School (0.5 mi), Beech Street Preschool (1.1 mi), Kemper Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.