How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | State Charter School Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Grand Junction, Colorado | Denver, Colorado |
| Total Enrollment | 20,762 | 19,239 |
| Number of Schools | 46 | 43 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 16.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | State Charter School Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,834 | $12,197 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.7% | 10.1% |
| State Revenue | 46.3% | 81.0% |
| Local Revenue | 38.9% | 8.8% |
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | State Charter School Institute |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.6% | 45.3% |
| African American | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.2% | 39.3% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.5% | 43.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | State Charter School Institute |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 46 | 32 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 8 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 365.3:1 | 420.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.5% | 29.3% |
School Types
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 3
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 17
State Charter School Institute
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 43
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 20
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.