Loma Elementary School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

245 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Loma Elementary School, located in the rural community of Loma, Colorado, serves as a focal point for families in the surrounding agricultural area. As part of the Mesa County Valley School District 51, the school typically emphasizes a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that fosters academic and social growth. Its location in a quiet, semi-rural setting allows for a unique educational experience that often integrates the local landscape and community values into the daily school culture.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on foundational literacy, mathematics, and character development. By prioritizing personalized instruction, Loma Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong partnerships with parents and community members. With its specific focus on the needs of students in the 13 Road area, the school remains a vital hub for local families, striving to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for young learners.

245

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Loma Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	31
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
201 (82.0 %)
Hispanic
31 (12.7 %)
Two or More
6 (2.4 %)
American Indian
4 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Phone:	(970)254-6520
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 17

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 31