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New Emerson School At Columbus vs. Dos Rios Elementary School

Should you attend New Emerson School At Columbus or Dos Rios Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
New Emerson School At Columbus
2660 Unaweep Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81503
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Dos Rios Elementary School
265 Linden Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81503
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

New Emerson School At Columbus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Dos Rios Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 140 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Emerson School At Columbus ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dos Rios 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 35-39% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
140 students
285 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Emerson School At Columbus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dos Rios Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Emerson School At Columbus.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dos Rios Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Emerson School At Columbus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dos Rios Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Emerson School At Columbus with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dos Rios Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#97 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
#1135 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Emerson School At Columbus, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dos Rios Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in CO)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Emerson School At Columbus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dos Rios Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Emerson School At Columbus who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dos Rios Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of New Emerson School At Columbus by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dos Rios Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
26
Kindergarten Students
24
43
Grade 1 Students
24
42
Grade 2 Students
23
48
Grade 3 Students
24
42
Grade 4 Students
23
48
Grade 5 Students
22
36

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at New Emerson School At Columbus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dos Rios Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Emerson School At Columbus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dos Rios Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Emerson School At Columbus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dos Rios Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Emerson School At Columbus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dos Rios Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
86%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Emerson School At Columbus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dos Rios Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Emerson School At Columbus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dos Rios Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Emerson School At Columbus, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dos Rios Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Emerson School At Columbus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dos Rios Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Emerson School At Columbus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dos Rios Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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