Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mesa View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mesa View Elementary School serves the eastern part of Grand Junction, CO, covering an area of approximately 208.9 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-15 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 19.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mesa View Elementary School's student population of 375 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring, educating, and empowering the whole child.
School Rankings
Mesa View Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa View Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#639 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-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 Mesa View Elementary School's ranking?
Mesa View Elementary School is ranked #639 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mesa View Elementary School often compared to?
Mesa View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Emerson School At Columbus, Taylor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mesa View Elementary School?
375 students attend Mesa View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mesa View Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesa View Elementary School?
Mesa View Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mesa View Elementary School offer ?
Mesa View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mesa View Elementary School part of?
Mesa View Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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