- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cortez, CO
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis-Arriola Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080309000837
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Cortez · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis-Arriola Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Cortez, CO.
School address
District: Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080309000837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School held near 120 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 080309000837 · Cortez, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 17.9:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Montezuma-Cortez High School (598 students)
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School held near 120 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montezuma-Cort
Montezuma-Cortez High School
598 students
- Montezuma-Cort
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School
505 students
- Mesa Elementar
Mesa Elementary School
359 students
- Kemper Element
Kemper Elementary School
339 students
- Southwest Open 131
Southwest Open Charter School
131 students
- This school 125
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School
125 students
What this shows Lewis-Arriola Elementary School reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis-Arriola Elementary School compares
Lewis-Arriola 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Colorado - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$13,684
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Lewis-Arriola Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 reports $13,684 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis-Arriola Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma-Cortez High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montezuma-Cortez Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kemper Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Open Charter School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis-Arriola Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis-Arriola Elementary School
How many students attend Lewis-Arriola Elementary School?
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School has 125 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cortez, CO. CCD year-over-year: 118 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis-Arriola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis-Arriola Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis-Arriola Elementary School?
35.6% of students at Lewis-Arriola Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis-Arriola Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis-Arriola Elementary School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Cortez, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis-Arriola Elementary School?
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewis-Arriola Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cortez?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis-Arriola Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Cortez, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cortez on the city page.
What other schools are in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1?
Besides Lewis-Arriola Elementary School, Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 also operates Montezuma-Cortez High School (598 students), Montezuma-Cortez Middle School (505 students), and Mesa Elementary School (359 students). See the Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.