Broadway Elementary School

2248 Broadway
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Broadway Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Broadway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Broadway Elementary School's student population of 301 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
301 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Broadway Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Broadway Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#204 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Broadway Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Broadway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Broadway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Broadway Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Broadway Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Broadway Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Broadway Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Broadway Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
85%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Broadway Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Broadway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Broadway Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Broadway Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Broadway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Broadway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broadway Elementary School's ranking?
Broadway Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Broadway Elementary School often compared to?
Broadway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Appleton Elementary School, Wingate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Broadway Elementary School?
301 students attend Broadway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Broadway Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broadway Elementary School?
Broadway Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Broadway Elementary School offer ?
Broadway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Broadway Elementary School part of?
Broadway Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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