How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Escalante Middle School | Florida Mesa Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | DURANGO, CO | DURANGO, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 461 | 293 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.8% | 37.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Escalante Middle School | Florida Mesa Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,110 | $15,110 |
| District | Durango School District No. 9-R | Durango School District No. 9-R |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Escalante Middle School | Florida Mesa Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.0% | 56.0% |
| African American | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.1% | 27.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6.7% | 9.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 6.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Escalante Middle School | Florida Mesa Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 230.5:1 | 293:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.9% | 46.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 27 | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.