How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Appleton Elementary School | Fruita 8/9 School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | GRAND JUNCTION, CO | FRUITA, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 439 | 704 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.5% | 16.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Appleton Elementary School | Fruita 8/9 School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,239 | $13,239 |
| District | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Appleton Elementary School | Fruita 8/9 School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.6% | — |
| African American | 0.0% | — |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% | — |
| Asian | 0.9% | — |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | — |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | — |
| Multiracial | 2.3% | — |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Appleton Elementary School | Fruita 8/9 School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 2 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 878:1 | 336.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.4% | 39.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 150 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.