At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 411
286
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
50%+0.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Florida Mesa Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in DURANGO, Colorado. The school enrolls 286 students. It is part of the Durango School District No. 9-R district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
286 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictDurango School District No. 9-R
County8067
CityDURANGO
ZIP81303
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080348000449
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment286
White59.7%
Hispanic / Latino26.3%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.9%
Two or More Races4.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
59.7%
Hispanic
26.3%
Asian
1.4%
Two+
4.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.