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Mesa Elementary School

Summary:

Mesa Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Westminster, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 307. The school is part of the Westminster Public Schools district, which is ranked 108 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mesa Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (67.43%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 26.43% to 91.06% Hispanic students. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.65% to 86.53% over the past three years, much higher than the nearby Fairview Pk-8 (39.81%) and Rocky Mountain Elementary School (87.2%). Additionally, Mesa Elementary has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.8 to 16.7, higher than the surrounding schools.

Academically, Mesa Elementary consistently performs below the state and district averages on CMAS assessments in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 23.8% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 44.1% statewide and 22.8% for the Westminster Public Schools district. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past several years, from 663 out of 962 Colorado elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 790 out of 943 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9100 Lowell Boulevard
       Westminster, CO  80030-3376

(303) 428-2891

District: Westminster Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
790th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,411 Help


Students who attend Mesa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Shaw Heights Middle School
High:    Westminster High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  307

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.4%
White:
21.2%
Asian:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.3% Help


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Compare Details Mesa Elementary School ranks worse than 83.8% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Westminster Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.02. (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.
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Compare Details Mesa Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Westminster Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mesa Elementary School is $19,411, which is the 5th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Westminster Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mesa Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Elementary School 790th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Mesa Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Westminster Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Westminster Public Schools 108th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mesa Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.16 613th 808 24.1%
2005 45.10 499th 823 39.4%
2006 31.51 607th 829 26.8%
2007 19.50 707th 852 17.0%
2008 10.91 767th 849 9.7%
2009 7.35 818th 872 6.2%
2010 5.11 891st 925 3.7%
2011 10.39 847th 935 9.4%
2012 17.51 785th 935 16.0%
2013 26.12 738th 954 22.6%
2014 34.76 663rd 962 31.1%
2015 12.79 850th 938 9.4%
2016 16.22 778th 914 14.9%
2017 10.13 881st 929 5.2%
2018 13.78 822nd 917 10.4%
2019 12.87 871st 965 9.7%
2021 15.05 640th 710 9.9%
2022 19.85 725th 921 21.3%
2023 24.88 674th 933 27.8%
2024 16.02 790th 943 16.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.33 604th 690 12.5%
2023 10.81 594th 642 7.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.67 678th 693 2.2%
2023 37.83 388th 649 40.2%
2024 20.67 527th 683 22.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.31 212th 270 21.5%
2023 30.20 146th 197 25.9%
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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 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 222 3 37 61 1 n/a n/a 0 324
1989 262 5 41 85 4 n/a n/a 0 397
1990 280 8 43 78 4 n/a n/a 0 413
1991 286 5 44 81 3 n/a n/a 0 419
1992 293 8 41 75 2 n/a n/a 0 419
1993 281 5 42 84 2 n/a n/a 0 414
1994 254 5 38 93 1 n/a n/a 0 391
1995 237 10 44 102 4 n/a n/a 0 397
1996 237 10 44 102 4 n/a n/a 0 397
1997 228 9 51 80 4 n/a n/a 0 372
1998 251 7 65 97 10 n/a n/a 0 430
1999 245 5 64 107 9 n/a n/a 0 430
2000 222 10 55 142 13 n/a n/a 0 442
2001 212 7 57 167 13 n/a n/a 0 456
2002 149 21 40 188 13 n/a n/a 0 411
2003 149 21 40 188 13 n/a n/a 0 411
2004 142 9 24 177 10 n/a n/a 0 362
2005 103 12 20 161 6 n/a n/a 0 302
2006 104 7 19 170 3 n/a n/a 0 303
2007 108 5 18 182 3 n/a n/a 0 316
2008 169 5 30 265 3 n/a n/a 0 472
2009 148 11 36 273 3 n/a n/a 0 471
2010 111 12 40 250 2 n/a n/a 0 415
2011 102 14 35 275 1 2 3 0 432
2012 111 15 22 245 0 0 2 0 395
2013 118 14 27 232 2 0 9 0 402
2014 105 15 27 216 4 0 9 0 376
2015 101 10 30 214 3 0 11 0 369
2016 80 7 25 230 1 1 11 0 355
2017 77 10 30 242 3 1 6 0 369
2018 70 14 20 245 5 6 8 0 368
2019 82 10 21 196 4 6 8 0 327
2020 66 9 12 199 7 5 7 0 305
2021 76 9 14 178 5 4 8 0 294
2022 75 5 10 197 3 2 5 0 297
2023 65 5 11 207 4 5 10 0 307

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 Mesa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 17.3 18.7 n/a
1989 397 17.3 22.9 24.4
1990 413 21.3 19.3 26.6
1991 419 21.6 19.3 28.9
1992 419 21.0 19.9 26.7
1993 414 21.4 19.3 29.5
1994 391 22.0 17.8 38.4
1995 397 21.4 18.6 24.7
1996 397 21.4 18.6 24.7
1997 372 22.0 16.9 31.2
1998 430 23.1 18.6 26.3
1999 430 24.0 17.9 30
2000 442 22.0 20.1 43.9
2001 456 23.2 19.7 48.7
2002 411 23.3 17.6 55.5
2003 411 23.3 17.6 55.5
2004 362 22.8 15.9 65.5
2005 302 21.4 14.1 72.5
2006 303 19.8 15.3 71
2007 316 20.4 15.5 73.4
2008 472 22.9 20.6 73.7
2009 471 24.6 19.1 70.9
2010 415 24.7 16.7 81.9
2011 432 22.3 19.3 78.2
2012 395 21.9 17.9 85.6
2013 402 21.9 18.3 80.3
2014 376 21.9 17.1 69.7
2015 369 20.0 18.4 72.6
2016 355 20.0 17.7 79.4
2017 369 18.8 19.5 77.8
2018 368 20.1 18.2 76.6
2019 327 19.7 16.5 78.3
2020 305 20.4 14.8 82.6
2021 294 17.5 16.7 82.7
2022 297 18.5 15.9 86.5
2023 307 20.6 14.8 85.3

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 Mesa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 17.3 18.7 n/a
1989 397 17.3 22.9 24.4
1990 413 21.3 19.3 26.6
1991 419 21.6 19.3 28.9
1992 419 21.0 19.9 26.7
1993 414 21.4 19.3 29.5
1994 391 22.0 17.8 38.4
1995 397 21.4 18.6 24.7
1996 397 21.4 18.6 24.7
1997 372 22.0 16.9 31.2
1998 430 23.1 18.6 26.3
1999 430 24.0 17.9 30
2000 442 22.0 20.1 43.9
2001 456 23.2 19.7 48.7
2002 411 23.3 17.6 55.5
2003 411 23.3 17.6 55.5
2004 362 22.8 15.9 65.5
2005 302 21.4 14.1 72.5
2006 303 19.8 15.3 71
2007 316 20.4 15.5 73.4
2008 472 22.9 20.6 73.7
2009 471 24.6 19.1 70.9
2010 415 24.7 16.7 81.9
2011 432 22.3 19.3 78.2
2012 395 21.9 17.9 85.6
2013 402 21.9 18.3 80.3
2014 376 21.9 17.1 69.7
2015 369 20.0 18.4 72.6
2016 355 20.0 17.7 79.4
2017 369 18.8 19.5 77.8
2018 368 20.1 18.2 76.6
2019 327 19.7 16.5 78.3
2020 305 20.4 14.8 82.6
2021 294 17.5 16.7 82.7
2022 297 18.5 15.9 86.5
2023 307 20.6 14.8 85.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mesa Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,539
2020 $15,593
2021 $15,060
2022 $17,085
2023 $19,411

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mesa Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 871st of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 674th of 933 Elementary schools
 18%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mesa Elementary School)14.326.7
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Public Schools)21.719.6
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Mesa Elementary School)26.312.5
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Westminster Public Schools)27.821.7
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4139.4
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa Elementary School)8.219
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Public Schools)26.920.8
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Mesa Elementary School)5.97.7
 1.8%
   4th Grade Math (Westminster Public Schools)18.317.2
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.630.7
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Mesa Elementary School)1320.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Westminster Public Schools)13.916.1
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa Elementary School)29.635.2
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Public Schools)29.125
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Mesa Elementary School)22.227.8
 5.6%
   5th Grade Math (Westminster Public Schools)15.717.8
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mesa Elementary School)17.629.2
 11.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Westminster Public Schools)26.724.8
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Mesa Elementary School)18.522.3
 3.8%
   All Grades Math (Westminster Public Schools)16.415.5
 0.9%
   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 Students327307
 6.1%
African American105
 50%
American Indian44
Asian2111
 47.6%
Hispanic196207
 5.6%
Pacific Islander65
 16.7%
White8265
 20.7%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.3%85.3%
 7.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mesa Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 307 students attended Mesa Elementary School.

Mesa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.2% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students at Mesa Elementary School are 67% Hispanic, 21% White, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

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

Middle : Shaw Heights Middle School
High : Westminster High School


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