How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mesa Elementary School | Welte Education Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | FOUNTAIN, CO | FOUNTAIN, CO |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 668 | 84 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.9% | 49.1% |
| 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 | Mesa Elementary School | Welte Education Center |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,635 | $16,635 |
| District | Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mesa Elementary School | Welte Education Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.3% | 41.7% |
| African American | 9.6% | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.3% | 32.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Multiracial | 12.0% | 8.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mesa Elementary School | Welte Education Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 668:1 | 84:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 2 |
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.