Enrollment
310
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Junction, CO
Dual Immersion Academy School
Federal NCES profile for Dual Immersion Academy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080435001850
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dual Immersion Academy School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 21
- schools in Grand Junction · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dual Immersion Academy School has class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dual Immersion Academy School ranks #5 of 21 schools in Grand Junction, CO.
School address
District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Colorado
NCES ID 080435001850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dual Immersion Academy School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dual Immersion Academy School
Dual Immersion Academy School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Grand Junction, Colorado, enrolling 310 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 88% of Colorado schools and 25% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.0% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 310 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #170.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (22%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 spends $11,650 per pupil, 28% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 also operates Grand Junction High School (1,832 students) and Fruita Monument High School (1,427 students) alongside Dual Immersion Academy School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dual Immersion Academy School compares
Dual Immersion Academy School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Colorado - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,650
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%
White 22.3%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Dual Immersion Academy School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, which includes Dual Immersion Academy School.
$11,650
Per student
-28%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 46.3%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dual Immersion Academy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fruita Monument High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palisade High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fruita 8/9 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dual Immersion Academy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,832
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dual Immersion Academy School
How many students attend Dual Immersion Academy School?
Dual Immersion Academy School has 310 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Grand Junction, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dual Immersion Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dual Immersion Academy School is 20.7:1, which is 25% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dual Immersion Academy School?
37.0% of students at Dual Immersion Academy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dual Immersion Academy School?
The largest demographic group at Dual Immersion Academy School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment, in Grand Junction, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dual Immersion Academy School?
Dual Immersion Academy School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dual Immersion Academy School rank among schools in Grand Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Dual Immersion Academy School ranks #5 of 21 schools in Grand Junction, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Junction on the city page.
Is Dual Immersion Academy School a good school?
Dual Immersion Academy School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51?
Besides Dual Immersion Academy School, Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 also operates Grand Junction High School (1,832 students), Fruita Monument High School (1,427 students), and Central High School (1,352 students). See the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 district page for the complete list.
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