New Emerson School at Columbus

Elementary No virtual instruction GRAND JUNCTION, CO Grades KG–05 City: Small Grand Junction, CO SchoolScore™ B (75.4)
  • 138 Students
  • 9.1 Teachers (FTE)
  • 15.2:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (970)254-6500 Phone
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New Emerson School at Columbus
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81503
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ B (75.4)
138
Students
9.1
Teachers
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
(970)254-6500
Phone

New Emerson School at Columbus is a public Elementary school located in GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO, operated by the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 school district. It serves grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 138 students enrolled; a 15.2:1 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
138.0
State avg: 394.0
▼ 65% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.16:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▼ 1% better
School Details
School Name
New Emerson School at Columbus
NCESSCH ID
080435001552
State School ID
CO-2000-2724
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2660 UNAWEEP AVE
City
GRAND JUNCTION
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
81503
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
39.049
Longitude
-108.5578
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
138
Total Students
👩‍🏫
9.1
Teachers FTE
📐
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
9.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)9.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 0 0%
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 New Emerson School at Columbus

1
Dos Rios Elementary School
GRAND JUNCTION · Elementary
0.5 mi
2
Orchard Mesa Middle School
GRAND JUNCTION · Middle
0.6 mi
3
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
GRAND JUNCTION · High
1.5 mi
4
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
GRAND JUNCTION · High
1.5 mi
5
Chipeta Elementary School
GRAND JUNCTION · Elementary
1.6 mi
6
Dual Immersion Academy School
GRAND JUNCTION · Elementary
1.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about New Emerson School at Columbus, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend New Emerson School at Columbus?
138 students are enrolled at New Emerson School at Columbus, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does New Emerson School at Columbus have?
New Emerson School at Columbus has 9.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does New Emerson School at Columbus serve?
New Emerson School at Columbus serves grades KG through 05.
Is New Emerson School at Columbus a charter school?
New Emerson School at Columbus is not a charter school.
What metro area is New Emerson School at Columbus located in?
New Emerson School at Columbus is located in the Grand Junction, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does New Emerson School at Columbus belong to?
New Emerson School at Columbus 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 $2,504,449,275 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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