Wingate Elementary School

351 South Camp Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wingate 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 69% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Wingate Elementary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

Wingate 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 Wingate Elementary School is 0.31, 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 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
69%
33%
65-69%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
82%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wingate Elementary School's ranking?
Wingate Elementary School is ranked #104 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Wingate Elementary School often compared to?
Wingate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% 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 Wingate Elementary School?
392 students attend Wingate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Wingate Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wingate Elementary School?
Wingate Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wingate Elementary School offer ?
Wingate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wingate Elementary School part of?
Wingate Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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