Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chipeta Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chipeta Elementary School serves the northeast part of Grand Junction, CO, covering an area of approximately 5.3 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chipeta Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chipeta Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chipeta Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1040 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
40%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chipeta Elementary School's ranking?
Chipeta Elementary School is ranked #1040 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Chipeta Elementary School?
364 students attend Chipeta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Chipeta Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chipeta Elementary School?
Chipeta Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chipeta Elementary School offer ?
Chipeta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chipeta Elementary School part of?
Chipeta Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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