Lewis-Arriola Elementary School

Q: Is Lewis-Arriola Elementary School a good school?

Lewis-Arriola Elementary School ranks 311 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lewis-Arriola Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 118 students in grades K-5 in Cortez, Colorado, which is part of the Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1. This school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in CMAS English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages.

One key differentiator of Lewis-Arriola Elementary is its racial diversity, with 86.44% of students identifying as White, in contrast to nearby Mesa Elementary School, which has a more diverse student population with only 29.5% White students and a significant Native American population. Additionally, Lewis-Arriola has a relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (45.76%) compared to some nearby schools, such as Kwiyagat Community Academy (93.75%) and Mesa Elementary (80.25%).

The analysis of Lewis-Arriola Elementary School highlights the need to address equity and inclusion in the local education system, as the stark contrast in racial diversity and socioeconomic differences among the schools in the area suggest that there are significant disparities within the Montezuma-Cortez School District. However, the school's consistent academic performance, particularly in CMAS assessments, suggests that it is providing a quality education to its students and could serve as a model for sharing best practices with other schools in the district.

Detail:

Public K-5

21434 Road U
Cortez, CO 81321-8714

(970) 882-4494

District: Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
311^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,650

Students who attend Lewis-Arriola Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Montezuma-Cortez Middle School
High:	Montezuma-Cortez High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 120

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.5%

Hispanic:

12.5%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lewis-Arriola Elementary School ranks better than 67% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.2. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.5%), Hispanic (12.5%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lewis-Arriola Elementary School is 15. 3 elementary schools in the Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lewis-Arriola Elementary School employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewis-Arriola Elementary School is $15,650, which is the 3^rd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Lewis-Arriola Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lewis-Arriola Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	58.30	364^th	808	55.0%
2005	40.64	541^st	823	34.3%
2006	31.33	609^th	829	26.5%
2007	24.27	678^th	852	20.4%
2008	39.96	558^th	849	34.3%
2009	41.25	572^nd	872	34.4%
2010	50.00	515^th	925	44.3%
2011	59.09	418^th	935	55.3%
2012	60.31	381^st	935	59.3%
2013	38.77	626^th	954	34.4%
2014	21.42	779^th	962	19.0%
2018	28.32	640^th	917	30.2%
2019	52.40	432^nd	965	55.2%
2021	39.92	449^th	710	36.8%
2022	72.80	232^nd	921	74.8%
2023	58.76	354^th	933	62.1%
2024	65.20	311^th	943	67.0%

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Rank History for White students at Lewis-Arriola Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	10.11	573^rd	596	3.9%
2023	20.80	455^th	525	13.3%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lewis-Arriola Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	152	0	0	3	7	n/a	n/a	162
1989	152	0	0	5	5	n/a	n/a	162
1990	146	0	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	153
1991	129	0	0	4	5	n/a	n/a	138
1992	137	0	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	148
1993	128	0	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	135
1994	138	0	2	8	4	n/a	n/a	152
1995	153	0	3	12	1	n/a	n/a	169
1996	153	0	3	12	1	n/a	n/a	169
1997	132	0	3	15	2	n/a	n/a	152
1998	132	0	2	15	3	n/a	n/a	152
1999	145	0	1	16	3	n/a	n/a	165
2000	134	1	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	148
2001	139	1	0	12	4	n/a	n/a	156
2002	117	0	1	18	6	n/a	n/a	142
2003	117	0	1	18	6	n/a	n/a	142
2004	107	0	1	11	3	n/a	n/a	122
2005	123	1	2	13	1	n/a	n/a	140
2006	114	0	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	127
2007	110	0	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	126
2008	124	0	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	133
2009	115	0	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	124
2010	116	1	0	11	1	n/a	n/a	129
2011	103	1	0	13	1	0	3	121
2012	105	1	0	15	1	0	4	126
2013	106	1	0	12	0	0	4	123
2014	109	1	0	6	0	0	5	121
2015	101	1	1	11	0	0	5	119
2016	101	1	2	6	2	0	5	117
2017	96	1	0	9	2	0	7	115
2018	93	1	0	14	2	0	6	116
2019	104	1	0	14	3	0	6	128
2020	98	1	0	16	5	0	8	128
2021	93	1	0	13	4	0	6	117
2022	98	1	0	13	5	0	4	121
2023	102	0	0	11	3	0	2	118
2024	99	0	0	15	2	0	4	120

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lewis-Arriola Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	162	6.8	23.8	n/a
1989	162	7.7	21.0	14.8
1990	153	7.7	19.8	17.6
1991	138	7.8	17.6	5.8
1992	148	6.7	22.0	11.5
1993	135	6.6	20.5	11.9
1994	152	6.6	23.0	14.5
1995	169	8.5	19.9	16
1996	169	8.5	19.9	16
1997	152	7.5	20.3	15.8
1998	152	8.5	17.9	18.4
1999	165	11.0	15.0	16.4
2000	148	9.7	15.3	26.4
2001	156	10.0	15.6	27.6
2002	142	8.0	17.8	39.4
2003	142	8.0	17.8	39.4
2004	122	8.0	15.3	37.7
2005	140	6.5	21.5	35
2006	127	8.1	15.7	29.1
2007	126	7.9	15.9	38.1
2008	133	8.1	16.4	36.8
2009	124	7.9	15.7	36.3
2010	129	7.5	17.2	39.5
2011	121	6.8	17.6	40.5
2012	126	7.4	17.0	48.4
2013	123	6.5	18.9	48.8
2014	121	7.5	16.1	44.6
2015	119	7.0	17.0	35.3
2016	117	7.0	16.7	38.5
2017	115	7.0	16.4	48.7
2018	116	7.8	14.7	50
2019	128	6.9	18.3	40.6
2020	128	6.7	18.9	35.9
2021	117	7.5	15.5	36.8
2022	121	7.1	17.0	40.5
2023	118	7.5	15.7	45.8
2024	120	8.0	15.0	40.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lewis-Arriola Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	162	6.8	23.8	n/a
1989	162	7.7	21.0	14.8
1990	153	7.7	19.8	17.6
1991	138	7.8	17.6	5.8
1992	148	6.7	22.0	11.5
1993	135	6.6	20.5	11.9
1994	152	6.6	23.0	14.5
1995	169	8.5	19.9	16
1996	169	8.5	19.9	16
1997	152	7.5	20.3	15.8
1998	152	8.5	17.9	18.4
1999	165	11.0	15.0	16.4
2000	148	9.7	15.3	26.4
2001	156	10.0	15.6	27.6
2002	142	8.0	17.8	39.4
2003	142	8.0	17.8	39.4
2004	122	8.0	15.3	37.7
2005	140	6.5	21.5	35
2006	127	8.1	15.7	29.1
2007	126	7.9	15.9	38.1
2008	133	8.1	16.4	36.8
2009	124	7.9	15.7	36.3
2010	129	7.5	17.2	39.5
2011	121	6.8	17.6	40.5
2012	126	7.4	17.0	48.4
2013	123	6.5	18.9	48.8
2014	121	7.5	16.1	44.6
2015	119	7.0	17.0	35.3
2016	117	7.0	16.7	38.5
2017	115	7.0	16.4	48.7
2018	116	7.8	14.7	50
2019	128	6.9	18.3	40.6
2020	128	6.7	18.9	35.9
2021	117	7.5	15.5	36.8
2022	121	7.1	17.0	40.5
2023	118	7.5	15.7	45.8
2024	120	8.0	15.0	40.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lewis-Arriola Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,928
2020	$9,833
2021	$11,661
2022	$11,923
2023	$15,650

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewis-Arriola Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 432^nd of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 354^th of 933 Elementary schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Arriola Elementary School)	47.6	35	12.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1)	25.1	17.6	7.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Lewis-Arriola Elementary School)	47.6	55	7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1)	28.4	22.8	5.6%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Lewis-Arriola Elementary School)	23.5	35	11.5%
5th Grade Science (Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1)	22.7	21	1.7%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lewis-Arriola Elementary School)	41.7	47.5	5.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1)	31.5	27.4	4.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Lewis-Arriola Elementary School)	40	50.8	10.8%
All Grades Math (Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1)	17.3	18.1	0.8%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	128	118	7.8%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	14	11	21.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	104	102	1.9%
Two or More Races	6	2	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.6%	45.8%	5.1%

Schools Near Lewis-Arriola Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School	Public	K-5	21434 Road U	Cortez	81321	Montezuma County	Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 882-4494	120	8	15.0	40.8%	99 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	65.2	311^th of 943 public elementary schools	67.0%		58.8	354^th of 933 public elementary schools	62.1%	43	52.4	35.0	43.8	43.9	57.1	50.0	62.5	56.1	43.8	$15,650
Dolores Elementary School	Public	K-5	12th And Hillside	Dolores	81323	Montezuma County	Dolores School District No. Re-4A	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 882-4688	261	19	13.6	51.0%	202 (77.4%)	1 (0.4%)	33 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	42.4	501^st of 943 public elementary schools	46.9%		35.7	557^th of 933 public elementary schools	40.3%	56	46.9	29.2	34.6	36.9	46.0	27.1	30.8	34.7	41.5	$12,649
Beech Street Preschool	Public	PK	510 North Beech Street	Cortez	81321	Montezuma County	Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 565-3372	87	0		77.0%	47 (54.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (24.1%)	1 (1.1%)	9 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.3%)								(n/a)										$16,505
Teddy Bear Preschool	Public	PK	1550 Hillside Avenue	Dolores	81323	Montezuma County	Dolores School District No. Re-4A	No	No	No	No	(970) 882-7277	58	4	14.7		46 (79.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$19,936
Children's Kiva Montessori School	Public, Charter	K-8	601 North Mildred	Cortez	81321	Montezuma County	Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(970) 564-9377	142	14	10.4	64.8%	70 (49.3%)	1 (0.7%)	24 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (23.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.2%)								(n/a)		23.5		26.2						$12,405
Kemper Elementary School	Public	K-5	620 East Montezuma	Cortez	81321	Montezuma County	Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 565-3737	347	21	16.4	57.9%	164 (47.3%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (22.5%)	2 (0.6%)	72 (20.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.9%)	34.3	566^th of 943 public elementary schools	40.0%		25.1	671^st of 933 public elementary schools	28.1%	105	34.3	24.3	44.1	33.5	37.3	12.2	32.2	26.5	44.1	$15,422
Mesa Elementary School	Public	K-5	703 West 7th Street	Cortez	81321	Montezuma County	Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 565-3858	409	26	16.0	77.5%	117 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (21.8%)	0 (0.0%)	161 (39.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (10.3%)	14.7	812^th of 943 public elementary schools	13.9%		11.5	868^th of 933 public elementary schools	7.0%	56	21.4	25.0	19.5	22.1	26.8	22.8	9.1	18.9	7.9	$14,745
Pleasant View Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	15238 County Road Cc	Pleasant View	81331	Montezuma County	Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(970) 562-4286	33	3	12.9	69.7%	30 (90.9%)	1 (3.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)								(n/a)										$16,410
Battle Rock Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	11247 County Road G	Cortez	81321	Montezuma County	Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(970) 565-3237	89	8	11.8	58.4%	56 (62.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.1%)								(n/a)								16.7		$10,436
Kwiyagat Community Academy	Public, Charter	K-3	450 Sunset Blvd	Towaoc	81334	Montezuma County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(970) 564-5348	55	3	15.8	98.2%	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$18,753

Frequently Asked Questions about Lewis-Arriola Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Lewis-Arriola Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lewis-Arriola Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Montezuma-Cortez Middle School
High : Montezuma-Cortez High School

What district is Lewis-Arriola Elementary School in?

Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1

How many students attend Lewis-Arriola Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 120 students attended Lewis-Arriola Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lewis-Arriola Elementary School?

Students at Lewis-Arriola Elementary School are 83% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Is Lewis-Arriola Elementary School a good school?

Lewis-Arriola Elementary School ranks 311^th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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