How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School | Sunnyside Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hesperus, CO | Durango, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 116 | 107 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School | Sunnyside Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,729 | $14,729 |
| District | Durango School District No. 9-R | Durango School District No. 9-R |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School | Sunnyside Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.4% | 62.6% |
| African American | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% | 29.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 4.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School | Sunnyside Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 102:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.8% | 27.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.