Serving 243 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Scenic Elementary School serves the northeast part of Grand Junction, CO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 4.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Scenic Elementary School's student population of 243 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Scenic Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#95 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
87%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #95 out of 1,748 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 Palmer Lake Elementary School, Wingate Elementary School, Broadway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
243 students attend Scenic Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Scenic Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 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 (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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