Pomona Elementary School
Tel:
(970)254-4990
- Pomona Elementary School serves 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is lower 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Pomona Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 371 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pomona Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pomona Elementary School is 0.47, which is more 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 | #883 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 69% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 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 Pomona Elementary School is Mesa Valley Community School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is West Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Junction West Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 382 students
0.6 miles
123 W Orchard Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970)254-5090 0.6 6-8 382 - Grand Junction Mesa Valley Community School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 352 students
0.8 miles
2387 Patterson Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970)254-7202 0.8 K-12 352 - Grand Junction Tope Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 342 students
1.0 miles
2220 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-7070 1.0 PK-5 342 - Grand Junction Grand Junction High School Grades: 9-12 | 1684 students
1.1 miles
1400 N 5th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-6900 1.1 9-12 1684 - Grand Junction Caprock Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 808 students
1.2 miles
714 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970)243-1771 1.2 K-12 808
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