Excellent
#245 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 13% in state
Lewis-arriola Elementary School
Elementary School · Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 · Cortez, CO
A Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21434 ROAD U, Cortez, CO 81321
- Math 61% vs CO 39% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lewis-arriola Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lewis-arriola Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,421/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cortez), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,737
Median home value
$259,500
Median rent
$1,010/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Rock Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | Not available | 89 | Compare → |
| Children's Kiva Montessori SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | Not available | 142 | Compare → |
| Kemper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | Not available | 347 | Compare → |
| Mesa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | Not available | 409 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lewis-arriola Elementary School is listed in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lewis-arriola Elementary School
Lewis-arriola Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cortez, CO, part of Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1, serving approximately 120 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Lewis-arriola Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lewis-arriola Elementary School
What grades does Lewis-arriola Elementary School serve?
Lewis-arriola Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lewis-arriola Elementary School?
Lewis-arriola Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis-arriola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis-arriola Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lewis-arriola Elementary School rank in CO?
Lewis-arriola Elementary School ranks #245 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Lewis-arriola Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lewis-arriola Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lewis-arriola Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis-arriola Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lewis-arriola Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lewis-arriola Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewis-arriola Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lewis-arriola Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewis-arriola Elementary School?
40.8% of students at Lewis-arriola Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Montezuma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (970) 882-4494
- Area population (ZIP 81321)
- 14,278
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81321; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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