MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MESA 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 388 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 21 teachers, MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Cortez, Colorado, serves as a primary educational institution within the Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1. Situated in the high desert region of Southwest Colorado, the school functions as a community hub for local families, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early elementary grades. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects while integrating essential social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Mesa Elementary is deeply integrated into the unique cultural and geographic landscape of the Four Corners area. The school focuses on preparing students for middle school transition by emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. By maintaining a strong connection between the classroom and the local Cortez community, the school strives to provide a stable, inclusive environment that encourages student engagement and long-term academic success.

For more information, contact MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 565-3858 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.