At a glance
Reported students
310
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
371
Dual Immersion Academy School: 310 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
20.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 261
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.73
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Dual Immersion Academy School
Dual Immersion Academy School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Grand Junction. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. NCES reports 310 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.8:1, above the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (75.2%) and White (22.3%). English learners represent 28.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dual Immersion Academy School
- 1How do the reported 20.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.95 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.95
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.3%
- Hispanic75.2%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Taylor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
310 reported students
Orchard Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
319 reported students
Broadway Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
300 reported students
Monument Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
300 reported students
Dos Rios Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
293 reported students
Rim Rock Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
292 reported students
Public schools near Dual Immersion Academy School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipeta Elementary School Elementary · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | PK–05 | 364 | 1.2 mi |
| Pomona Elementary School Elementary · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | PK–05 | 395 | 1.6 mi |
| Tope Elementary School Elementary · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | PK–05 | 370 | 1.7 mi |
| New Emerson School at Columbus Elementary · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | KG–05 | 138 | 1.7 mi |
| Juniper Ridge Community School Elementary · Charter · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | KG–08 | 375 | 2 mi |
| Dos Rios Elementary School Elementary · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | PK–05 | 293 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dual Immersion Academy School
What grades does Dual Immersion Academy School serve?
Dual Immersion Academy School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (alternative school) in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
How many students attend Dual Immersion Academy School?
Dual Immersion Academy School reported 310 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 261 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dual Immersion Academy School?
The calculated ratio is 20.8:1, based on 310 students and 14.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dual Immersion Academy School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dual Immersion Academy School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dual Immersion Academy School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dual Immersion Academy School in?
Dual Immersion Academy School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, based in Grand Junction, CO, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dual Immersion Academy School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chipeta Elementary School (1.2 mi), Pomona Elementary School (1.6 mi), Tope Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.