- Enrollment
- 1,832
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Junction, CO
Scenic Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Scenic Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080435000624
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scenic Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Grand Junction · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Scenic Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scenic Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Grand Junction, CO.
School address
District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Colorado
NCES ID 080435000624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Scenic Elementary School shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-19.5%).
Teacher FTE held 14.8 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 080435000624 · Grand Junction, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 17.4:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Junction High School (1,832 students)
Scenic Elementary School shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-19.5%). Teacher FTE held 14.8 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Scenic 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 243
Scenic Elementary School
243 students
What this shows Scenic Elementary School reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scenic Elementary School compares
Scenic 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Colorado - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Scenic 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 Scenic 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palisade High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fruita 8/9 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scenic 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 (~243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Scenic Elementary School
How many students attend Scenic Elementary School?
Scenic Elementary School has 243 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Junction, CO. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scenic Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scenic Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scenic Elementary School?
21.0% of students at Scenic Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scenic Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Scenic Elementary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Grand Junction, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scenic Elementary School?
Scenic Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Scenic Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Grand Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Scenic Elementary School ranks #3 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 Scenic 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.