Tope Elementary School

2220 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tope Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tope Elementary School's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
316 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Tope Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tope Elementary School is 0.47, 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)
#659 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tope 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.
45-49%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tope 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
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
70%
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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0.47
This chart display the diversity score of Tope 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
32%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tope 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 Tope Elementary School's ranking?
Tope Elementary School is ranked #659 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Tope Elementary School?
316 students attend Tope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Tope Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tope Elementary School?
Tope Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tope Elementary School offer ?
Tope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tope Elementary School part of?
Tope Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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