Juniper Ridge Community School

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction GRAND JUNCTION, CO Grades KG–08 City: Small Grand Junction, CO SchoolScore™ C (69)
  • 375 Students
  • 25.4 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (970)639-0884 Phone
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Juniper Ridge Community School
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ C (69)
375
Students
25.4
Teachers
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
(970)639-0884
Phone

Located in GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO (ZIP 81505), Juniper Ridge Community School is a Elementary school with charter status serving grades KG–08 in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 district.

Key statistics: 375 students enrolled; a 14.8:1 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
375.0
State avg: 394.0
▼ 5% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.75:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▼ 4% better
Free Lunch %
57.9%
State avg: 48.3%
▲ 20% worse
School Details
School Name
Juniper Ridge Community School
NCESSCH ID
080435006581
State School ID
CO-2000-4439
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
640 24 1/2 RD
City
GRAND JUNCTION
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
81505
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
39.0943
Longitude
-108.56499
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
375
Total Students
👩‍🏫
25.4
Teachers FTE
📐
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
25.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)25.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 217 57.9%
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

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Public schools within ~12 miles of Juniper Ridge Community School

1
Wildflower Montessori Public School of Colorado Grand Valley
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0.3 mi
2
Tope Elementary School
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0.6 mi
3
West Middle School
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0.8 mi
4
Pomona Elementary School
GRAND JUNCTION · Elementary
0.8 mi
5
Grand Junction High School
GRAND JUNCTION · High
1 mi
6
Orchard Avenue Elementary School
GRAND JUNCTION · Elementary
1.3 mi
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Juniper Ridge Community School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Juniper Ridge Community School?
375 students are enrolled at Juniper Ridge Community School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Juniper Ridge Community School have?
Juniper Ridge Community School has 25.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Juniper Ridge Community School serve?
Juniper Ridge Community School serves grades KG through 08.
Is Juniper Ridge Community School a charter school?
Juniper Ridge Community School is a charter school.
What metro area is Juniper Ridge Community School located in?
Juniper Ridge Community School is located in the Grand Junction, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Juniper Ridge Community School belong to?
Juniper Ridge Community 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 $921,637,333 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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