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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

Colorado · Public School District
47
Schools
20,762
Students
$13,239
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
41.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
82.7%
Graduation Rate
-3.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 is a public school district in Colorado serving 20,762 students across 47 schools. It includes 27 elementary, 8 middle, 6 high schools, among them 3 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 82.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,239 is near the national average for a US public school district. 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (47)
Elementary Schools27 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Appleton Elementary SchoolPK–05453
Broadway Elementary SchoolPK–05301
Chatfield Elementary SchoolPK–05401
Chipeta Elementary SchoolPK–05375
Clifton Elementary SchoolPK–05373
Dos Rios Elementary SchoolPK–05287
Dual Immersion Academy SchoolPK–05300
Fruitvale Elementary SchoolPK–05412
Independence AcademyCharterPK–08485
Juniper Ridge Community SchoolCharterKG–08419
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary SchoolPK–05342
Loma Elementary SchoolPK–05245
Mesa View Elementary SchoolPK–05389
Monument Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–05310
New Emerson School at ColumbusKG–05139
Nisley Elementary SchoolPK–05349
Orchard Avenue Elementary SchoolPK–05337
Pear Park Elementary SchoolPK–05441
Pomona Elementary SchoolKG–05347
Rim Rock Elementary SchoolPK–05332
Rocky Mountain Elementary SchoolPK–05469
Scenic Elementary SchoolKG–05267
Shelledy Elementary SchoolPK–05387
Taylor Elementary SchoolPK–05321
Thunder Mountain Elementary SchoolPK–05443
Tope Elementary SchoolPK–05365
Wingate Elementary SchoolPK–05379
Middle Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bookcliff Middle School06–08449
East Middle School06–08427
Fruita Middle School06–07496
Grand Mesa Middle School06–08511
Mount Garfield Middle School06–08581
Orchard Mesa Middle School06–08465
Redlands Middle School06–08538
West Middle School06–08316
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central High School09–121,613
Fruita Monument High School10–121,304
Grand Junction High School09–121,522
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center05–1218
Palisade High School09–121,125
R-5 High School09–12189
Other Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Career Center PreschoolPK–PK103
Fruita 8/9 School08–09704
Gateway SchoolPK–1221
Grand River AcademyKG–12508
Lincoln Park PreschoolPK–PK0
Mesa Valley Community SchoolCharterKG–12204
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,239Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
39%
State
46.3%
Local (property tax)
38.9%
Federal
14.7%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
47
Schools
20,762
Students
42%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.7%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 47 schools including 3 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51?
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 has 47 public schools, serving a total of 20,762 students.
What is the graduation rate for Mesa County Valley School District No. 51?
The graduation rate is 82.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 spend per student?
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 spends $13,239 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51?
42% of students in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51?
Yes — 3 of the 47 schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 are charter schools.
What grade levels does Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 serve?
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Mesa County Valley School District No. 51?
The median opportunity score across schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.