Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pear Park 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 38% 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: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pear Park Elementary School serves the northeast part of Grand Junction, CO, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes. The farthest edge of the attendance zone is about 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pear Park Elementary School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pear Park 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 Pear Park Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#1301 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
35%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
62%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pear Park Elementary School's ranking?
Pear Park Elementary School is ranked #1301 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pear Park Elementary School?
428 students attend Pear Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pear Park Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pear Park Elementary School?
Pear Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pear Park Elementary School offer ?
Pear Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pear Park Elementary School part of?
Pear Park Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
In what neighborhood is Pear Park Elementary School located?
Pear Park Elementary School is located in the Pear Park neighborhood of Grand Junction, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Pear Park.
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