Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School

Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hesperus, CO, part of the Durango School District No. 9-R. The school serves approximately 106 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0/10, placing it in the 98.8th percentile among CO schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 32% proficiency in math, 4 points below the state average and 35% in reading/language arts, 10 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $83,229, where 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 106 students, Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.