Orchard Avenue Elementary School

1800 Orchard Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orchard Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Orchard Avenue Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
361 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Orchard Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Avenue Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#910 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Orchard Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Orchard Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
35%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Orchard Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
4%
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White
75%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
0.41
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Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Orchard Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Orchard Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orchard Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Avenue Elementary School is ranked #910 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Orchard Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Orchard Avenue Elementary School?
361 students attend Orchard Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Orchard Avenue Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Orchard Avenue Elementary School?
Orchard Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Orchard Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Orchard Avenue Elementary School part of?
Orchard Avenue Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

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Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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