At a glance
Reported students
138
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
371
New Emerson School at Columbus: 138 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
15.2:1 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
- 141
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about New Emerson School at Columbus
New Emerson School at Columbus is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Grand Junction. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. NCES reports 138 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 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, 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 (82.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.1%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.1%. 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 New Emerson School at Columbus
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.1 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
- White82.6%
- Hispanic10.1%
- Black1.4%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
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.
Loma Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
207 reported students
Gateway School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
12 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
Public schools near New Emerson School at Columbus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Rios Elementary School Elementary · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | PK–05 | 293 | 0.5 mi |
| Chipeta Elementary School Elementary · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | PK–05 | 364 | 1.6 mi |
| Dual Immersion Academy School Elementary · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | PK–05 | 310 | 1.7 mi |
| Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School Elementary · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | PK–05 | 289 | 2.2 mi |
| Orchard Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | KG–05 | 319 | 2.6 mi |
| Tope Elementary School Elementary · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | PK–05 | 370 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New Emerson School at Columbus
What grades does New Emerson School at Columbus serve?
New Emerson School at Columbus reports grades KG–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 New Emerson School at Columbus?
New Emerson School at Columbus reported 138 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 141 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New Emerson School at Columbus?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 138 students and 9.1 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 New Emerson School at Columbus a public, charter, or magnet school?
New Emerson School at Columbus is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is New Emerson School at Columbus in?
New Emerson School at Columbus 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 New Emerson School at Columbus?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dos Rios Elementary School (0.5 mi), Chipeta Elementary School (1.6 mi), Dual Immersion Academy School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.