Independence Academy

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction GRAND JUNCTION, CO Grades PK–08 City: Small Grand Junction, CO SchoolScore™ C (60.8)
  • 491 Students
  • 28.4 Teachers (FTE)
  • 17.3:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (970)254-6850 Phone

Independence Academy is a public charter Elementary school located in GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO, operated by the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 school district. It serves grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 491 students enrolled; a 17.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small 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
491.0
State avg: 394.0
▲ 25% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.28:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▲ 13% worse
Free Lunch %
87.6%
State avg: 48.3%
▲ 81% worse
School Details
School Name
Independence Academy
NCESSCH ID
080435001980
State School ID
CO-2000-2128
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
MESA COUNTY VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 51
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
675 29 RD
City
GRAND JUNCTION
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
81504
County
Mesa County
Metro Area
Grand Junction, CO
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
0803
State Leg. Upper
08007
State Leg. Lower
08055
Latitude
39.10178
Longitude
-108.51882
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
491
Total Students
👩‍🏫
28.4
Teachers FTE
📐
17.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
28.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)28.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 430 87.6%
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Independence Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Independence Academy?
491 students are enrolled at Independence Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Independence Academy have?
Independence Academy has 28.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1.
What grades does Independence Academy serve?
Independence Academy serves grades PK through 08.
Is Independence Academy a charter school?
Independence Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is Independence Academy located in?
Independence Academy is located in the Grand Junction, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Independence Academy belong to?
Independence Academy 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 $703,898,167 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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