- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Durango, CO
Florida Mesa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Florida Mesa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080348000449
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florida Mesa Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Durango · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Florida Mesa Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Mesa Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Durango, CO.
School address
District: Durango School District No. 9-R · Colorado
NCES ID 080348000449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Florida Mesa Elementary School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 080348000449 · Durango, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 12.2:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Durango High School (1,352 students)
Florida Mesa Elementary School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Florida Mesa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Durango High S
Durango High School
1,352 students
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango
964 students
- Escalante Midd 461
Escalante Middle School
461 students
- Park Elementar 452
Park Elementary School
452 students
- Riverview Elem 374
Riverview Elementary School
374 students
- This school 293
Florida Mesa Elementary School
293 students
What this shows Florida Mesa Elementary School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florida Mesa Elementary School compares
Florida Mesa Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 18% in Colorado - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.2%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Florida Mesa Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durango School District No. 9-R reports $14,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florida Mesa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escalante Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florida Mesa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Florida Mesa Elementary School
How many students attend Florida Mesa Elementary School?
Florida Mesa Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Durango, CO. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Mesa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida Mesa Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florida Mesa Elementary School?
37.8% of students at Florida Mesa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florida Mesa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Florida Mesa Elementary School is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Durango, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florida Mesa Elementary School?
Florida Mesa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florida Mesa Elementary School rank among schools in Durango?
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Mesa Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Durango, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Durango on the city page.
What other schools are in Durango School District No. 9-R?
Besides Florida Mesa Elementary School, Durango School District No. 9-R also operates Durango High School (1,352 students), Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango (964 students), and Escalante Middle School (461 students). See the Durango School District No. 9-R district page for the complete list.