- Enrollment
- 1,832
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Junction, CO
Juniper Ridge Community School
Federal NCES profile for Juniper Ridge Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080435006581Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Juniper Ridge Community School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Grand Junction · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Juniper Ridge Community School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Juniper Ridge Community School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Grand Junction, CO.
School address
District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Colorado
NCES ID 080435006581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Juniper Ridge Community School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 080435006581 · Grand Junction, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
375 enr · 13.4:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Junction High School (1,832 students)
Juniper Ridge Community School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Juniper Ridge Community School 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 375
Juniper Ridge Community School
375 students
What this shows Juniper Ridge Community School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Juniper Ridge Community School compares
Juniper Ridge Community School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Colorado - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Juniper Ridge Community School 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 Juniper Ridge Community 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palisade High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fruita 8/9 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Juniper Ridge Community School'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 elementary 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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Juniper Ridge Community School
How many students attend Juniper Ridge Community School?
Juniper Ridge Community School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Junction, CO. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juniper Ridge Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Juniper Ridge Community School is 13.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Juniper Ridge Community School?
33.4% of students at Juniper Ridge Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Juniper Ridge Community School?
The largest demographic group at Juniper Ridge Community School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Grand Junction, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juniper Ridge Community School?
Juniper Ridge Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Juniper Ridge Community School rank among elementary schools in Grand Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Juniper Ridge Community School ranks #4 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Grand Junction on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51?
Besides Juniper Ridge Community 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.