Scenic Elementary School

451 West Scenic Dr
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Scenic Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Scenic Elementary School's student population of 215 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

Scenic Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scenic Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#104 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
65-69%
32%
65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
85%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scenic Elementary School's ranking?
Scenic Elementary School is ranked #104 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Scenic Elementary School often compared to?
Scenic Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wingate Elementary School, Broadway Elementary School, Palmer Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Scenic Elementary School?
215 students attend Scenic Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Scenic Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scenic Elementary School?
Scenic Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scenic Elementary School offer ?
Scenic Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scenic Elementary School part of?
Scenic Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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