Below Average
#1442 of 1,815 schools in CO
Loma Elementary School
Elementary School · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Loma, CO
A Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1360 13 ROAD, Loma, CO 81524
- Math 41% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Loma Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Loma 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average681/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,578
Median home value
$718,800
Median rent
$1,702/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81524; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | 2–10 | 0.9 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Shelledy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Broadway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 289 | Compare → |
| Monument Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 312 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #32 of 43
- District spending per student
- $12,834NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Loma Elementary School is listed in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loma Elementary School
Loma Elementary School is a public elementary school in Loma, CO, part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, serving approximately 241 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,442 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Loma Elementary School
What grades does Loma Elementary School serve?
Loma Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Loma Elementary School?
Loma Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loma Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loma Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Loma Elementary School rank in CO?
Loma Elementary School ranks #1,442 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Loma Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Loma Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Loma Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loma Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Loma Elementary School a charter school?
No, Loma Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Loma Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Loma Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loma Elementary School?
45.6% of students at Loma 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mesa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (970) 254-6520
- Area population (ZIP 81524)
- 2,556
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 81524; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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