Florida Mesa Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Durango, Colorado 81303 · Durango School District No. 9-R
#490 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#28908 of 50,301 nationally
About Florida Mesa Elementary School
Florida Mesa Elementary School is a public elementary located in Durango, in the Durango School District No. 9-R school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 293 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 490th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is students per teacher (90th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 293.
There are 12 schools in Durango; Florida Mesa Elementary School ranks 10th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Florida Mesa Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Florida Mesa Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Escalante Middle School
Durango · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students · 6.2 km away
The Juniper School
Durango · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
171 students · 7.4 km away
Animas High School
Durango · Charter high · Grades 9–12
249 students · 8.3 km away
Park Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students · 8.4 km away
Riverview Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students · 9.8 km away
Durango High School
Durango · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,352 students · 9.8 km away
Needham Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students · 10 km away
Miller Middle School
Durango · Public middle · Grades 6–8
360 students · 11 km away
Mountain Middle School
Durango · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
302 students · 11 km away
Sunnyside Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
107 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
Newlon Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
Dos Rios Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
Belmar School of Integrated Arts
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
Welchester Elementary School
Golden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
Peyton Elementary School
Peyton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
293 students
Centennial Elementary School
Broomfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Florida Mesa Elementary School a good school?
Florida Mesa Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 44.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #490 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Florida Mesa Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Florida Mesa Elementary School ranks #490 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #28908 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Florida Mesa Elementary School?
Florida Mesa Elementary School had 293 students in 2025.
Is Florida Mesa Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Florida Mesa Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Florida Mesa Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Florida Mesa Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.