Scenic Elementary School

451 West Scenic Dr
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 246 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Scenic Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (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:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Scenic Elementary School's student population of 246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
246 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Scenic Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scenic Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#177 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Scenic Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-64%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Scenic Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
8%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
87%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
This chart display the diversity score of Scenic Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Scenic Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scenic Elementary School's ranking?
Scenic Elementary School is ranked #177 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Scenic Elementary School?
246 students attend Scenic Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Scenic Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scenic Elementary School?
Scenic Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scenic Elementary School offer ?
Scenic Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
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 (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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