New Emerson School At Columbus

2660 Unaweep Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81503
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 140 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Emerson School At Columbus ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Emerson School At Columbus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

New Emerson School At Columbus's student population of 140 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
140 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

New Emerson School At Columbus ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Emerson School At Columbus is 0.26, 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)
#164 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
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50-54%
32%
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70-74%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Emerson School At Columbus 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
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
36%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
86%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of New Emerson School At Columbus and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in New Emerson School At Columbus 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
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Emerson School At Columbus 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 New Emerson School At Columbus's ranking?
New Emerson School At Columbus is ranked #164 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are New Emerson School At Columbus often compared to?
New Emerson School At Columbusis often viewed alongside schools like Taylor Elementary School, Mesa View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend New Emerson School At Columbus?
140 students attend New Emerson School At Columbus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of New Emerson School At Columbus students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Emerson School At Columbus?
New Emerson School At Columbus has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Emerson School At Columbus offer ?
New Emerson School At Columbus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is New Emerson School At Columbus part of?
New Emerson School At Columbus is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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