LEWIS-ARRIOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEWIS-ARRIOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 school district, located in CORTEZ, CO with about 116 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, LEWIS-ARRIOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LEWIS-ARRIOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Cortez, Colorado, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit, supportive learning environment for students in the surrounding agricultural and residential community. The school emphasizes core academic achievement while leveraging its location to provide a unique sense of place for its students, aiming to prepare them for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and personalized instruction, typical of smaller elementary settings. By providing a broad-based curriculum that balances traditional academics with social-emotional development, Lewis-Arriola strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The institution serves as a central hub for families in the area, maintaining a strong connection between educators, parents, and the broader Cortez community to ensure a collaborative approach to student development.

For more information, contact LEWIS-ARRIOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 882-4494 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.