Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School
School Overview
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School is a public school located in Hesperus, Colorado. It is a school in Durango School District 9-R district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, about 24% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 44% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 142 students through grade PK to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 11 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 142 students are attending Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School. By gender, there are 68 and 74 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 1 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 11 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 81.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 11 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 11 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 9.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 9.1% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 142 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 16,118 Households |
| Population | 39,367 |
| Male | 20,492 |
| Female | 20,680 |
| Child Population | 9,228 |
| Total Housing Units | 20,690 Units |
| Average House Value | $432,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,182 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.80% |
| Average Household Income | $70,782 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.56% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Durango School District No. 9-r
In Durango School District No. 9-r, 15 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.