How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Garnet Mesa Elementary School | Paonia K-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | DELTA, CO | PAONIA, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | other |
| Enrollment | 488 | 247 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.8% | 44.6% |
| 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 | Garnet Mesa Elementary School | Paonia K-8 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,468 | $14,468 |
| District | Delta County Joint District No. 50 | Delta County Joint District No. 50 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Garnet Mesa Elementary School | Paonia K-8 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.0% | 81.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5% | 10.9% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 5.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Garnet Mesa Elementary School | Paonia K-8 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 451.9:1 | 228.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.1% | 43.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 33 | 10 |
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.