Pomona Elementary School
Tel:
(970) 254-4990
Pomona Elementary School serves 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Pomona Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Pomona Elementary School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 377 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pomona Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pomona Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #786 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 71% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 385 students
0.6 miles
123 W Orchard Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-5090 0.6 6-8 385 - Grand Junction Mesa Valley Community School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 373 students
0.8 miles
2387 Patterson Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-7202 0.8 K-12 373 - Grand Junction Tope Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 348 students
1.0 miles
2220 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-7070 1.0 PK-5 348 - Grand Junction Grand Junction High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,573 student
1.1 miles
1400 N 5th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6900 1.1 9-12 1,573 - Grand Junction Caprock Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 838 students
1.2 miles
714 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 243-1771 1.2 K-12 838
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