A+
New Emerson School at Columbus
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
2660 Unaweep Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81503 · (970) 254-6500 · Part of Mesa County Valley School District 51
Students
138
Students per teacher
15:1
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about New Emerson School at Columbus
- School Grade A+: near the top of Colorado’s public schools
- Math proficiency 32 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 30 pts above the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency62%
State average 30.5%
Reading / language arts77%
State average 47%
Location
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2660 Unaweep Ave, Grand Junction
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten23
Grade 125
Grade 223
Grade 323
Grade 422
Grade 522
Enrollment over time
130’20
141’21
139’22
140’23
138’24
Up 6.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 83%Hispanic 10%Two or more races 4%Asian 2%Black 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.