How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mesa Elementary School | Southwest Open Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | CORTEZ, CO | CORTEZ, CO |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 359 | 131 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.8% | 65.5% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Mesa Elementary School | Southwest Open Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,250 | $12,250 |
| District | Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mesa Elementary School | Southwest Open Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.0% | 46.6% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.8% | 19.8% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 37.3% | 28.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 5.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mesa Elementary School | Southwest Open Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 348.5:1 | 126:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.5% | 96.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 0 |
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.