Lewis-arriola Elementary School

Lewis-arriola Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cortez, CO, part of the Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1. The school serves approximately 120 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1.

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 48% proficiency in math, 9 points above the state average and 64% in reading/language arts, 19 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.8/10).

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $59,737, where 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 120 students, Lewis-arriola 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, Lewis-arriola 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.