At a glance
Reported students
461
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.76
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado other enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 143 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
371
Grand River Academy: 461 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. 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
- 513
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Grand River Academy
Grand River Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Grand Junction. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. NCES reports 461 students for 2024–25.
Among 143 combined / other schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 166 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to the Colorado median of 16.2:1 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 White (75.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.9%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. 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, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Grand River Academy
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.76 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.09 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.09
- 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
- White75.9%
- Hispanic18.9%
- Black0%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.6%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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.
Career Center Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
53 reported students
D51 Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
Enrollment not reported
West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
468 reported students
Grand Mesa Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
476 reported students
Appleton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
439 reported students
Thunder Mountain Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
432 reported students
Public schools near Grand River Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-5 High School High · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | 09–12 | 207 | 0.4 mi |
| Chipeta Elementary School Elementary · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | PK–05 | 364 | 0.4 mi |
| Orchard Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | KG–05 | 319 | 0.9 mi |
| Career Center Preschool Other · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | PK–PK | 53 | 2.1 mi |
| Caprock Academy Other · Charter · State Charter School Institute | KG–12 | 871 | 3.6 mi |
| Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction Other · Charter · State Charter School Institute | KG–10 | 457 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Grand River Academy
What grades does Grand River Academy serve?
Grand River Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
How many students attend Grand River Academy?
Grand River Academy reported 461 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 143 Colorado combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 513 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Grand River Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 461 students and 30.76 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Grand River Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Grand River Academy 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 Grand River Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Grand River Academy in?
Grand River Academy 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 Grand River Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include R-5 High School (0.4 mi), Chipeta Elementary School (0.4 mi), Orchard Avenue Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.