North Mesa Elementary School

Summary:

North Mesa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pueblo, Colorado, serving 416 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pueblo County School District 70, which is ranked 57 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

North Mesa has a relatively diverse student population, with 53.61% White, 42.79% Hispanic, and 2.88% two or more races. Academically, the school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on CMAS tests, with a 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 54.4% compared to 45.6% for the district and 47.3% for the state. North Mesa has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it above some nearby schools like Belmont Elementary School and Bradford Elementary School. However, the school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.58% to 49.28% over the past three years.

Despite the socioeconomic challenges, North Mesa's academic performance suggests the school is effectively serving its diverse student population and providing a quality education. When compared to nearby schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60 and Pueblo County School District 70, North Mesa generally outperforms them in terms of academic achievement, ranking, and rating, making it a desirable option for families in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 28881 Gale Road
       Pueblo, CO  81006-9618


(719) 948-3303

District: Pueblo County School District 70

SchoolDigger Rank:
448th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,043 Help


Students who attend North Mesa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pleasant View Middle School
High:    Pueblo County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  415

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.8%
Hispanic:
44.8%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Mesa Elementary School ranks better than 52.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3rd among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Pueblo County School District 70. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.99. (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 Racial makeup is: White (51.8%), Hispanic (44.8%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Mesa Elementary School is 16.7, which is the 4th best among 12 elementary schools in the Pueblo County School District 70. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Mesa Elementary School is $11,043. 6 elementary schools in the Pueblo County School District 70 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Mesa Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Mesa Elementary School 448th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See North Mesa Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pueblo County School District 70:

SchoolDigger ranks Pueblo County School District 70 57th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Mesa Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.24 355th 808 56.1%
2005 56.09 403rd 823 51.0%
2006 68.24 277th 829 66.6%
2007 77.74 165th 852 80.6%
2008 73.83 214th 849 74.8%
2009 66.98 302nd 872 65.4%
2010 57.21 436th 925 52.9%
2011 63.55 368th 935 60.6%
2012 71.48 268th 935 71.3%
2013 56.41 443rd 954 53.6%
2014 53.92 463rd 962 51.9%
2015 43.00 492nd 938 47.5%
2016 48.23 432nd 914 52.7%
2017 46.82 445th 929 52.1%
2018 50.70 408th 917 55.5%
2019 41.08 534th 965 44.7%
2021 47.73 399th 710 43.8%
2022 54.78 395th 921 57.1%
2023 54.66 392nd 933 58.0%
2024 49.99 448th 943 52.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.00 169th 308 45.1%
2019 45.26 176th 332 47.0%
2021 65.98 22nd 75 70.7%
2022 67.25 43rd 203 78.8%
2023 54.96 105th 265 60.4%
2024 47.66 183rd 365 49.9%
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Rank History for Female students at North Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.75 344th 690 50.1%
2019 42.99 399th 758 47.4%
2021 35.58 273rd 351 22.2%
2022 48.75 297th 595 50.1%
2023 41.76 358th 642 44.2%
2024 46.05 350th 684 48.8%
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Rank History for Male students at North Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.32 405th 693 41.6%
2019 27.55 543rd 764 28.9%
2021 38.39 267th 352 24.1%
2022 42.02 331st 594 44.3%
2023 48.61 326th 649 49.8%
2024 36.10 414th 683 39.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.20 16th 172 90.7%
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Rank History for White students at North Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.30 450th 596 24.5%
2021 27.30 245th 288 14.9%
2022 35.75 321st 454 29.3%
2023 32.00 377th 525 28.2%
2024 32.87 389th 539 27.8%
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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 North Mesa Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 215 2 0 98 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1989 202 2 0 106 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1990 220 1 2 91 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1991 207 1 3 104 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1992 240 1 5 90 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1993 233 3 2 98 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1994 231 3 2 96 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1995 256 3 2 90 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1996 256 3 2 90 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1997 300 4 5 102 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1998 309 4 3 106 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1999 294 4 4 140 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2000 320 2 3 141 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2001 326 3 2 142 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2002 309 3 0 134 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2003 309 3 0 134 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2004 311 4 0 126 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2005 290 1 0 122 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2006 271 4 0 123 3 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 259 4 0 115 2 n/a n/a 0 380
2008 228 7 0 116 3 n/a n/a 0 354
2009 218 8 0 117 3 n/a n/a 0 346
2010 216 7 1 126 3 n/a n/a 0 353
2011 200 5 1 128 1 0 4 0 339
2012 205 4 1 139 0 0 6 0 355
2013 212 4 1 162 2 0 6 0 387
2014 230 5 1 164 0 0 9 0 409
2015 222 3 1 163 1 0 11 0 401
2016 222 3 0 184 0 0 16 0 425
2017 237 2 1 199 0 0 18 0 457
2018 259 1 1 213 0 0 19 0 493
2019 257 1 1 206 0 0 18 0 483
2020 235 2 1 199 0 0 14 0 451
2021 220 0 1 197 0 0 12 0 430
2022 232 0 1 178 0 0 9 0 420
2023 223 2 1 178 0 0 12 0 416
2024 215 0 1 186 2 0 11 0 415

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 North Mesa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 315 13.2 23.8 n/a
1989 310 13.2 23.4 13.2
1990 314 13.2 23.7 15.6
1991 315 13.3 23.6 14.9
1992 336 13.3 25.2 17.6
1993 336 12.9 26.0 19.6
1994 332 14.2 23.4 17.5
1995 351 18.0 19.5 20.5
1996 351 18.0 19.5 20.5
1997 412 20.0 20.6 18.7
1998 422 20.0 21.1 21.1
1999 442 21.2 20.8 23.5
2000 466 22.0 21.2 28.5
2001 473 23.6 20.0 33.4
2002 446 24.4 18.3 33.6
2003 446 24.4 18.3 33.6
2004 441 23.3 18.9 34.7
2005 413 22.1 18.7 33.7
2006 401 21.5 18.7 40.9
2007 380 22.4 17.0 42.6
2008 354 19.5 18.2 45.8
2009 346 18.8 18.4 46
2010 353 19.1 18.4 50.4
2011 339 20.1 16.8 47.2
2012 355 19.1 18.5 49.6
2013 387 20.3 19.0 52.2
2014 409 21.3 19.1 46.7
2015 401 24.0 16.7 49.4
2016 425 22.0 19.3 48.5
2017 457 23.8 19.2 45.3
2018 493 24.3 20.2 50.5
2019 483 25.3 19.0 35.2
2020 451 24.9 18.0 43.9
2021 430 23.2 18.5 45.6
2022 420 24.4 17.1 48.8
2023 416 24.0 17.2 49.3
2024 415 24.7 16.7 54.5

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 North Mesa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 315 13.2 23.8 n/a
1989 310 13.2 23.4 13.2
1990 314 13.2 23.7 15.6
1991 315 13.3 23.6 14.9
1992 336 13.3 25.2 17.6
1993 336 12.9 26.0 19.6
1994 332 14.2 23.4 17.5
1995 351 18.0 19.5 20.5
1996 351 18.0 19.5 20.5
1997 412 20.0 20.6 18.7
1998 422 20.0 21.1 21.1
1999 442 21.2 20.8 23.5
2000 466 22.0 21.2 28.5
2001 473 23.6 20.0 33.4
2002 446 24.4 18.3 33.6
2003 446 24.4 18.3 33.6
2004 441 23.3 18.9 34.7
2005 413 22.1 18.7 33.7
2006 401 21.5 18.7 40.9
2007 380 22.4 17.0 42.6
2008 354 19.5 18.2 45.8
2009 346 18.8 18.4 46
2010 353 19.1 18.4 50.4
2011 339 20.1 16.8 47.2
2012 355 19.1 18.5 49.6
2013 387 20.3 19.0 52.2
2014 409 21.3 19.1 46.7
2015 401 24.0 16.7 49.4
2016 425 22.0 19.3 48.5
2017 457 23.8 19.2 45.3
2018 493 24.3 20.2 50.5
2019 483 25.3 19.0 35.2
2020 451 24.9 18.0 43.9
2021 430 23.2 18.5 45.6
2022 420 24.4 17.1 48.8
2023 416 24.0 17.2 49.3
2024 415 24.7 16.7 54.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Mesa Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,068
2020 $8,600
2021 $9,092
2022 $10,513
2023 $11,043

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Mesa Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 534th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 392nd of 933 Elementary schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Mesa Elementary School)4050.7
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo County School District 70)3735.8
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (North Mesa Elementary School)29.353.4
 24.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pueblo County School District 70)32.333.2
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Mesa Elementary School)32.952.5
 19.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo County School District 70)42.440.1
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (North Mesa Elementary School)22.432.8
 10.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pueblo County School District 70)21.926.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (North Mesa Elementary School)38.821.1
 17.7%
   5th Grade Science (Pueblo County School District 70)36.232.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Mesa Elementary School)50.551.4
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo County School District 70)48.846.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (North Mesa Elementary School)3333.3
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pueblo County School District 70)32.131.9
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Mesa Elementary School)42.151.5
 9.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pueblo County School District 70)44.142.8
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (North Mesa Elementary School)28.740.3
 11.6%
   All Grades Math (Pueblo County School District 70)28.226.6
 1.6%
   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 Students483416
 13.9%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic206178
 13.6%
Pacific Islander00
White257223
 13.2%
Two or More Races1812
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.2%49.3%
 14.1%


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Students at North Mesa Elementary School are 52% White, 45% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

North Mesa Elementary School ranks 448th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 415 students attended North Mesa Elementary School.

Students who attend North Mesa Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pleasant View Middle School
High : Pueblo County High School


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