Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa

COLLBRAN, Colorado — 4 schools

314
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$18,272
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa operates 4 public schools serving 314 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high, 1 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 303 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Mesa County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,272 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 48.0% local, 35.7% state, and 16.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $87,295 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 58/100, ranked #50 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), . Demographically, the student body averages 83.0% White, 8.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.5% African American across the district's schools.

Plateau Valley Elementary School accounts for 46.9% of all Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa school enrollment varies 3.5× across entities

Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa school enrollment ranges from 41 students (lowest) to 142 students (highest), a spread of 101 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

16.3%
Federal
35.7%
State
48.0%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
50 / 144
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Mesa County county, where this district is located.

$881
Studio/mo
$986
1 BR/mo
$1,249
2 BR/mo
$1,737
3 BR/mo
$2,095
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$87,295
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa.

White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 5.5%
Multiracial 1.5%
Other 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa

School Enrollment
Plateau Valley Elementary School
142
Plateau Valley High School
65
Grand Mesa High School
55
Plateau Valley Junior High School
41

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa?

Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa has 4 schools, including 1 other, 2 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 314 students.

How much does Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa spend per student?

Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa spends $18,272 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #50 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa?

The average teacher salary in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa is $87,295 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Mesa County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa?

Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa students are 83.0% White, 8.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.5% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa?

Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #50 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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