Scenic Elementary School

451 West Scenic Dr
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Scenic Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Scenic Elementary School's student population of 215 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
215 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Scenic Elementary School 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 Scenic 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)
#104 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Scenic Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Scenic 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.
65-69%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Scenic 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
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Scenic 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 Scenic Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Scenic Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Scenic 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 Scenic Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
85%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Scenic 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
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Scenic 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 Scenic 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
33%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Scenic 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
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Scenic 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 Scenic Elementary School's ranking?
Scenic Elementary School is ranked #104 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Scenic Elementary School often compared to?
Scenic Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wingate Elementary School, Broadway Elementary School, Palmer Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Scenic Elementary School?
215 students attend Scenic Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Scenic Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scenic Elementary School?
Scenic Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scenic Elementary School offer ?
Scenic Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Scenic Elementary School part of?
Scenic Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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