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Florida Mesa Elementary School

216 Highway 172, Durango, CO 81303, United States

+1 (970) 247-4250

http://floridamesa.durangoschools.org/

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Florida Mesa Elementary School Overview

About This School

Florida Mesa Elementary School is a public elementary in Durango, Colorado, serving 293 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a 10:1 student-teacher ratio with 28 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $58,629. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 56% male and 44% female. The demographic breakdown includes 56% White, 28% Hispanic, 6% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian students.

293

Total Students

PK-5

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

28 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

La Plata County

Students per Counselor

293:1

Florida Mesa Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.1:1

State Avg: 16:1

293

Students per Counselor

Florida Mesa Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$58,629

City Avg: $72,941

State Avg: $72,711

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio10:1

Students per Counselor293:1

Florida Mesa Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

56.31%

Male

43.69%

Female

Total Enrollment: 293 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White55.97%

Hispanic27.65%

Asian1.02%

Black0%

Two or More Races6.14%

Native American9.22%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Florida Mesa Elementary School

Q: What is Florida Mesa Elementary School?

A: Florida Mesa Elementary School is a elementary public located in Durango.

Q: How many students attend Florida Mesa Elementary School?

A: Florida Mesa Elementary School has approximately 293 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Mesa Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Florida Mesa Elementary School is 10:1.

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Detailed Information about Florida Mesa Elementary School

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About Florida Mesa Elementary School - Durango, CO

Quick Facts about Florida Mesa Elementary School
School Name	Florida Mesa Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	216 Highway 172, Durango, CO 81303, Durango, CO
County	La Plata County
Phone	+1 (970) 247-4250
Total Students	293
Student-Teacher Ratio	10:1
Full-Time Teachers	28
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Florida Mesa Elementary School

What is Florida Mesa Elementary School?

Florida Mesa Elementary School is a elementary public located in Durango.

How many students attend Florida Mesa Elementary School?

Florida Mesa Elementary School has approximately 293 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Mesa Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Florida Mesa Elementary School is 10:1.

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