New Emerson School At Columbus
Tel:
(970)254-6500
- New Emerson School At Columbus serves 142 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- New Emerson School At Columbus's student population of 142 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 142 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- New Emerson School At Columbus's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of New Emerson School At Columbus is 0.30, which is less 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 | #25 out of 1,704 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 83% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 New Emerson School At Columbus is Grand Mesa Youth Services Center (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Orchard Mesa Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dos Rios Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Junction Dos Rios Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 365 students
0.3 miles
265 Linden Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970)254-7910 0.3 PK-5 365 - Grand Junction Orchard Mesa Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 486 students
0.5 miles
2736 C Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970)254-6320 0.5 6-8 486 - Grand Junction Grand Mesa Youth Services Center Alternative School
Grades: 5-12
1.3 miles
360 28 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)242-8445 1.3 5-12 n/a - Grand Junction R-5 High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 304 students
1.5 miles
310 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-6880 1.5 6-12 304 - Grand Junction Chipeta Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 445 students
1.7 miles
950 Chipeta Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-6825 1.7 PK-5 445
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