Fruitvale Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction GRAND JUNCTION, CO Grades PK–05 Suburb: Midsize Grand Junction, CO SchoolScore™ B (75.9)
  • 358 Students
  • 27.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (970)254-5930 Phone
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Fruitvale Elementary School
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81504
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (75.9)
358
Students
27.5
Teachers
13:1
Student:Teacher
(970)254-5930
Phone

Fruitvale Elementary School is a public school administered by the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 district in GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 358 students enrolled; a 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Colorado Elementary School Average
Enrollment
358.0
State avg: 394.0
▼ 9% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.02:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▼ 15% better
Free Lunch %
70.1%
State avg: 48.3%
▲ 45% worse
School Details
School Name
Fruitvale Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
080435000610
State School ID
CO-2000-3262
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
585 30 ROAD
City
GRAND JUNCTION
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
81504
County
Mesa County
Metro Area
Grand Junction, CO
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Midsize
Cong. District
0803
State Leg. Upper
08007
State Leg. Lower
08055
Latitude
39.0895
Longitude
-108.4974
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
358
Total Students
👩‍🏫
27.5
Teachers FTE
📐
13:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
27.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)27.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 251 70.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
LEAID
0804350
State LEA ID
CO-2000
Phone
(970)254-5100
Website
http://www.d51schools.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
GRAND JUNCTION
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$329,369K
Federal Revenue
$40,104K
State Revenue
$157,683K
Local Revenue
$131,582K
Total Expenditure
$345,614K
Instruction Exp.
$144,202K
Support Services
$113,518K
Other Current Exp.
$8,733K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Fruitvale Elementary School

1
Bookcliff Middle School
GRAND JUNCTION · Middle
0.8 mi
2
Thunder Mountain Elementary School
GRAND JUNCTION · Elementary
0.9 mi
3
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction
GRAND JUNCTION · Other
1 mi
4
Career Center Preschool
GRAND JUNCTION · Prekindergarten
1.1 mi
5
Nisley Elementary School
GRAND JUNCTION · Elementary
1.3 mi
6
Central High School
GRAND JUNCTION · High
1.3 mi
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fruitvale Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Fruitvale Elementary School?
358 students are enrolled at Fruitvale Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Fruitvale Elementary School have?
Fruitvale Elementary School has 27.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13:1.
What grades does Fruitvale Elementary School serve?
Fruitvale Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Fruitvale Elementary School a charter school?
Fruitvale Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Fruitvale Elementary School located in?
Fruitvale Elementary School is located in the Grand Junction, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Fruitvale Elementary School belong to?
Fruitvale Elementary School is part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 school district.
How much does Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 spend per student?
The Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 district spends approximately $965,402,235 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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