At a glance
Reported students
207
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
371
Loma Elementary School: 207 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
14.9:1 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
- 228
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.1:1
What the reported data says about Loma Elementary School
Loma Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Loma. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. NCES reports 207 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 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to 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 White (85%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.7%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. 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 Loma Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.9 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 0.48 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
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.48
- 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
- White85%
- Hispanic9.7%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial1.9%
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.
New Emerson School at Columbus
Elementary · Grades KG–05
138 reported students
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
289 reported students
Rim Rock Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
292 reported students
Dos Rios Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
293 reported students
Broadway Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
300 reported students
Monument Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
300 reported students
Public schools near Loma Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelledy Elementary School Elementary · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | PK–05 | 371 | 5 mi |
| Monument Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | PK–05 | 300 | 6 mi |
| Rim Rock Elementary School Elementary · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | PK–05 | 292 | 6.2 mi |
| Fruita Monument High School High · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | 09–12 | 1,427 | 6.3 mi |
| Fruita Middle School Middle · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | 06–08 | 690 | 6.6 mi |
| Monument View Montessori Charter School Elementary · Charter · State Charter School Institute | PK–04 | 38 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Loma Elementary School
What grades does Loma Elementary School serve?
Loma Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
How many students attend Loma Elementary School?
Loma Elementary School reported 207 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 228 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Loma Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 207 students and 13.9 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 Loma Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Loma Elementary 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 Loma Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.7% 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 Loma Elementary School in?
Loma Elementary 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 Loma Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Shelledy Elementary School (5 mi), Monument Ridge Elementary School (6 mi), Rim Rock Elementary School (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.