- Enrollment
- 1,832
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Junction, CO
Grand River Academy
Federal NCES profile for Grand River Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080435006498
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand River Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 21
- schools in Grand Junction · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 461
- students enrolled
Grand River Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand River Academy ranks #3 of 21 schools in Grand Junction, CO.
School address
District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Colorado
NCES ID 080435006498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Grand River Academy held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 080435006498 · Grand Junction, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Junction High School (1,832 students)
Grand River Academy held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Grand River Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Junction
Grand Junction High School
1,832 students
- Fruita Monumen
Fruita Monument High School
1,427 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,352 students
- Palisade High
Palisade High School
1,073 students
- Fruita 8/9 Sch 704
Fruita 8/9 School
704 students
- This school 461
Grand River Academy
461 students
What this shows Grand River Academy reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand River Academy compares
Grand River Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Colorado - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,834
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Grand River Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 reports $12,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand River Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fruita Monument High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palisade High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fruita 8/9 School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand River Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand River Academy
How many students attend Grand River Academy?
Grand River Academy has 461 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Junction, CO. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand River Academy is 14.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand River Academy?
The largest demographic group at Grand River Academy is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Grand Junction, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand River Academy?
Grand River Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grand River Academy rank among schools in Grand Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand River Academy ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51?
Besides Grand River Academy, 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.