- Enrollment
- 1,832
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Junction, CO
Pomona Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pomona Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080435000621
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pomona Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Grand Junction · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pomona Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pomona Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Grand Junction, CO.
School address
District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Colorado
NCES ID 080435000621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Pomona Elementary School grew from 347 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 080435000621 · Grand Junction, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 17.2:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Junction High School (1,832 students)
Pomona Elementary School grew from 347 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+13.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Pomona 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 395
Pomona Elementary School
395 students
What this shows Pomona Elementary School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pomona Elementary School compares
Pomona Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Colorado - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Pomona Elementary School is more 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 Pomona 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palisade High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fruita 8/9 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pomona 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 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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pomona Elementary School
How many students attend Pomona Elementary School?
Pomona Elementary School has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Junction, CO. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pomona Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pomona Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pomona Elementary School?
35.7% of students at Pomona Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pomona Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pomona Elementary School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Grand Junction, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pomona Elementary School?
Pomona Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Pomona Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Grand Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Pomona Elementary School ranks #2 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 Pomona 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.