Chatfield Elementary School

3188 D1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chatfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Chatfield Elementary School's student population of 372 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
372 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Chatfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatfield Elementary School is 0.49, 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)
#831 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chatfield Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chatfield 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.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chatfield 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
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chatfield Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Chatfield Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Chatfield Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chatfield Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chatfield Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chatfield Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chatfield 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 Chatfield Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Chatfield 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
56%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chatfield 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
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chatfield 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 Chatfield Elementary School's ranking?
Chatfield Elementary School is ranked #831 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Chatfield Elementary School often compared to?
Chatfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clifton Elementary School, Broadway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Chatfield Elementary School?
372 students attend Chatfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Chatfield Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatfield Elementary School?
Chatfield Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chatfield Elementary School offer ?
Chatfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chatfield Elementary School part of?
Chatfield Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

School Reviews

5   4/12/2009
I think this is a very great school I would recommend it to anyone because when my son and my daughter get home from school they tell me what a great day they have and they always have smiles on their faces!!
- Posted by Parent - carte

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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