Chatfield Elementary School
- Chatfield Elementary School serves 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Chatfield Elementary School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 398 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Chatfield Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Chatfield Elementary School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1523 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 72% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesa County Valley No. 51 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Chatfield Elementary School is Central High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Grand Mesa Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rocky Mountain Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Clifton Rocky Mountain Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 511 students
0.7 miles
3260 D1/2 Road
Clifton, CO 81520
(970)254-4900 0.7 PK-5 511 - Grand Junction Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1536 students
1.3 miles
3130 E1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970)254-6200 1.3 9-12 1536 - Grand Junction Grand Mesa Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 629 students
1.4 miles
585 31-1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970)254-6270 1.4 6-8 629 - Grand Junction Pear Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 491 students
1.6 miles
432 30 1/4 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970)254-5960 1.6 PK-5 491 - Clifton Clifton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 468 students
1.7 miles
3276 F Road
Clifton, CO 81520
(970)254-4760 1.7 PK-5 468
School Reviews
| 5 I think this is a very great school I would recommend it to anyone because when my son and my daughter get home from school they tell me what a great day they have and they always have smiles on their faces!! - Posted by Parent - carte |
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