The public elementary schools with the lowest student-to-teacher ratios in La Plata County, Colorado
Across La Plata County, Colorado, 7 public elementary schools are ranked here, ranked by the fewest students per teacher, a proxy for class size and staffing. Florida Mesa Elementary School leads the list at 10.4:1, against a median of 11.6:1 across the ranked schools.
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| # | School | City | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Mesa Elementary School | DURANGO, CO | 10.4:1 |
| 2 | Bayfield Primary School | BAYFIELD, CO | 11.1:1 |
| 3 | Ignacio Elementary School | IGNACIO, CO | 11.3:1 |
| 4 | Needham Elementary School | DURANGO, CO | 11.6:1 |
| 5 | Bayfield Intermediate School | BAYFIELD, CO | 11.8:1 |
| 6 | Riverview Elementary School | DURANGO, CO | 12.1:1 |
| 7 | Park Elementary School | DURANGO, CO | 12.7:1 |
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