- Enrollment
- 1,832
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Junction, CO
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080435000613
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 21
- schools in Grand Junction · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School ranks #5 of 21 schools in Grand Junction, CO.
School address
District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Colorado
NCES ID 080435000613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 080435000613 · Grand Junction, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 13.8:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Junction High School (1,832 students)
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary 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 289
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School
289 students
What this shows Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School compares
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▲ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Colorado - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.9%
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary 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 Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary 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 Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary 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 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 (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School?
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Junction, CO. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 12% 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 Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School?
38.9% of students at Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Grand Junction, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School?
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary 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.
What other schools are in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51?
Besides Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary 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.