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Loma Elementary School

Summary:

Loma Elementary School is a public elementary school in Loma, Colorado, serving 245 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, which is ranked 52 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Loma Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. In the 2023-2024 school year, 50.9% of students were proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to 41.1% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In CMAS/Math, 44.9% of Loma Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 31.8% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school also has a strong ranking for its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, placing 36th out of 365 Colorado elementary schools in this category with a 5-star rating.

While Loma Elementary School's performance is impressive, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, from 372nd out of 710 Colorado elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 556th out of 933 in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby schools in the district, Loma Elementary generally outperforms the average, but lags behind top-performing schools like Scenic Elementary School and Wingate Elementary School, which have significantly higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Additionally, Loma Elementary has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 18.1, which could be a factor in its performance and the attention individual students receive.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1360 13 Road
       Loma, CO  81524-9451

(970) 254-6520

District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

SchoolDigger Rank:
404th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,737 Help


Students who attend Loma Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fruita Middle School
High:    Fruita Monument High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  245

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.0%
Hispanic:
12.7%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Loma Elementary School ranks better than 57.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 13th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Loma Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Loma Elementary School is $13,737. 21 elementary schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Loma Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Loma Elementary School 404th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Loma Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 52nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Loma Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Loma Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.57 375th 808 53.6%
2005 66.11 300th 823 63.5%
2006 65.76 311th 829 62.5%
2007 61.06 359th 852 57.9%
2008 62.39 344th 849 59.5%
2009 75.77 199th 872 77.2%
2010 69.49 291st 925 68.5%
2011 59.56 409th 935 56.3%
2012 67.78 311th 935 66.7%
2013 63.90 360th 954 62.3%
2014 48.11 521st 962 45.8%
2015 24.20 699th 938 25.5%
2016 25.81 654th 914 28.4%
2017 21.44 724th 929 22.1%
2018 30.06 615th 917 32.9%
2019 27.15 689th 965 28.6%
2021 51.26 372nd 710 47.6%
2022 44.50 474th 921 48.5%
2023 35.70 556th 933 40.4%
2024 54.98 404th 943 57.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Loma Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.81 74th 308 76.0%
2019 22.51 287th 332 13.6%
2024 78.77 36th 365 90.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Loma Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.83 491st 758 35.2%
2024 62.61 231st 684 66.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Loma Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.20 616th 764 19.4%
2024 54.72 293rd 683 57.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Loma Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 148 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1989 126 0 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 143
1990 120 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1991 197 0 0 26 1 n/a n/a 0 224
1992 201 0 0 27 2 n/a n/a 0 230
1993 239 0 0 29 3 n/a n/a 0 271
1994 244 0 0 32 2 n/a n/a 0 278
1995 243 3 1 48 1 n/a n/a 0 296
1996 243 3 1 48 1 n/a n/a 0 296
1997 238 3 1 45 1 n/a n/a 0 288
1998 249 2 1 32 2 n/a n/a 0 286
1999 300 1 1 37 3 n/a n/a 0 342
2000 285 2 1 39 2 n/a n/a 0 329
2001 311 1 1 35 4 n/a n/a 0 352
2002 285 0 1 51 2 n/a n/a 0 339
2003 285 0 1 51 2 n/a n/a 0 339
2004 290 1 2 53 4 n/a n/a 0 350
2005 317 1 4 43 3 n/a n/a 0 368
2006 329 2 4 44 3 n/a n/a 0 382
2007 239 0 5 32 1 n/a n/a 0 277
2008 263 2 8 30 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2009 248 2 4 35 1 n/a n/a 0 290
2010 234 1 4 27 2 n/a n/a 0 268
2011 241 0 4 35 2 1 5 0 288
2012 216 0 3 36 2 0 3 0 260
2013 234 0 4 33 2 0 7 0 280
2014 258 0 4 40 1 0 8 0 311
2015 275 0 3 41 0 0 7 0 326
2016 260 0 3 41 0 0 7 0 311
2017 241 1 2 36 1 0 4 0 285
2018 226 1 3 34 2 0 11 0 277
2019 236 0 2 37 2 0 12 0 289
2020 243 0 2 43 2 1 13 0 304
2021 184 0 1 29 2 1 10 0 227
2022 203 0 1 25 2 1 5 0 237
2023 201 0 1 31 4 2 6 0 245

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Loma Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 164 6.6 24.8 n/a
1989 143 5.1 28.0 28
1990 134 5.6 23.9 24.6
1991 224 7.5 29.8 24.6
1992 230 9.3 24.7 27
1993 271 14.3 19.0 25.5
1994 278 13.9 20.0 22.7
1995 296 16.2 18.3 46.6
1996 296 16.2 18.3 46.6
1997 288 15.0 19.2 48.3
1998 286 16.0 17.9 32.9
1999 342 17.9 19.1 31
2000 329 16.9 19.5 47.4
2001 352 17.6 20.0 45.5
2002 339 18.3 18.5 38.1
2003 339 18.3 18.5 38.1
2004 350 18.6 18.8 34.9
2005 368 18.2 20.2 32.6
2006 382 19.3 19.8 31.4
2007 277 14.8 18.7 24.9
2008 304 15.5 19.6 29.3
2009 290 15.7 18.5 27.9
2010 268 14.5 18.3 35.1
2011 288 15.5 18.5 34.7
2012 260 13.5 19.2 32.7
2013 280 13.5 20.7 29.3
2014 311 13.4 23.0 31.2
2015 326 14.0 23.2 34.4
2016 311 15.0 20.7 34.7
2017 285 14.5 19.6 42.8
2018 277 13.9 19.8 37.9
2019 289 15.1 19.0 39.4
2020 304 15.2 19.9 36.8
2021 227 12.5 18.0 44.5
2022 237 13.3 17.7 38
2023 245 13.4 18.1 34.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Loma Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 164 6.6 24.8 n/a
1989 143 5.1 28.0 28
1990 134 5.6 23.9 24.6
1991 224 7.5 29.8 24.6
1992 230 9.3 24.7 27
1993 271 14.3 19.0 25.5
1994 278 13.9 20.0 22.7
1995 296 16.2 18.3 46.6
1996 296 16.2 18.3 46.6
1997 288 15.0 19.2 48.3
1998 286 16.0 17.9 32.9
1999 342 17.9 19.1 31
2000 329 16.9 19.5 47.4
2001 352 17.6 20.0 45.5
2002 339 18.3 18.5 38.1
2003 339 18.3 18.5 38.1
2004 350 18.6 18.8 34.9
2005 368 18.2 20.2 32.6
2006 382 19.3 19.8 31.4
2007 277 14.8 18.7 24.9
2008 304 15.5 19.6 29.3
2009 290 15.7 18.5 27.9
2010 268 14.5 18.3 35.1
2011 288 15.5 18.5 34.7
2012 260 13.5 19.2 32.7
2013 280 13.5 20.7 29.3
2014 311 13.4 23.0 31.2
2015 326 14.0 23.2 34.4
2016 311 15.0 20.7 34.7
2017 285 14.5 19.6 42.8
2018 277 13.9 19.8 37.9
2019 289 15.1 19.0 39.4
2020 304 15.2 19.9 36.8
2021 227 12.5 18.0 44.5
2022 237 13.3 17.7 38
2023 245 13.4 18.1 34.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Loma Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,003
2020 $12,535
2021 $12,328
2022 $12,852
2023 $13,737

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Loma Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 689th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 556th of 933 Elementary schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Loma Elementary School)34.917.2
 17.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)32.937.4
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Loma Elementary School)45.537.9
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)31.838.3
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Loma Elementary School)23.442.6
 19.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)4239.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Loma Elementary School)19.121.3
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)22.928.4
 5.5%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Loma Elementary School)23.829
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)2832.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Loma Elementary School)28.945.2
 16.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)41.146.7
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Loma Elementary School)22.231.3
 9.1%
   5th Grade Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)23.536.4
 12.9%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Loma Elementary School)28.936.4
 7.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)3639.2
 3.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Loma Elementary School)28.728.7
   All Grades Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)24.429.1
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students289245
 15.2%
African American00
American Indian24
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic3731
 16.2%
Pacific Islander02
White236201
 14.8%
Two or More Races126
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.4%34.3%
 5.2%

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Students who attend Loma Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fruita Middle School
High : Fruita Monument High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 245 students attended Loma Elementary School.

Loma Elementary School ranks 404th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Loma Elementary School are 82% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.


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