Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orchard Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 45%).
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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Orchard Avenue Elementary School serves the northeast part of Grand Junction, CO, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard Avenue Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We are curious, capable, confident learners empowered to be compassionate world citizens.
School Rankings
Orchard Avenue 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 Orchard Avenue Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#656 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
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)39.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Orchard Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Avenue Elementary School is ranked #656 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 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, Nisley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Orchard Avenue Elementary School?
319 students attend Orchard Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Orchard Avenue Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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