North Mesa Elementary School

400 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Mesa Elementary School is a public school located in Pueblo, Colorado, serving as part of the Pueblo County School District 70. Situated in a residential area on Gale Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and a supportive learning environment. As part of District 70, the school adheres to the broader district mission of preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and community-focused engagement.

The school is known for fostering a close-knit atmosphere typical of smaller elementary programs. Beyond standard classroom instruction, North Mesa encourages student participation in various school activities designed to build character and school spirit. Parents and community members are generally encouraged to be involved in the school’s operations, creating a collaborative educational setting. For those seeking specific information regarding current academic performance, enrollment procedures, or upcoming events, the school maintains an official website at http://nme.district70.org, which serves as the primary resource for families and stakeholders.

400

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Mesa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	189
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
200 (50.0%)
Hispanic
189 (47.2%)
Two or More
9 (2.2%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pueblo County School District 70
Phone:	(719)948-3303
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 76