How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Independence Academy | Nisley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Grand Junction, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 491 | 346 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.2% | 75.7% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Independence Academy | Nisley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,834 | $12,834 |
| District | Mesa County Valley School District 51 | Mesa County Valley School District 51 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Independence Academy | Nisley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.3% | 53.5% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% | 38.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 4.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Independence Academy | Nisley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 476:1 | 335:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.5% | 51.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 12 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.