GARNET MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GARNET MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Delta County Joint District No. 50 school district, located in DELTA, CO with about 557 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, GARNET MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
GARNET MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Delta, Colorado, serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education within the Delta County School District. As a public institution, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school typically serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide equitable access to education through structured curriculum, extracurricular activities, and dedicated instructional support.
Beyond its academic mission, Garnet Mesa Elementary plays a vital role in the Delta community by promoting a collaborative atmosphere between students, staff, and families. The school environment is generally characterized by a focus on "whole-child" development, encouraging students to build confidence and character alongside their core studies in literacy, mathematics, and science. By prioritizing a safe and inclusive campus culture, Garnet Mesa strives to prepare its young students for successful transitions into the middle school years while maintaining strong ties to the local Delta area.
For more information, contact GARNET MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 874-8003 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DELTA, CO 81416-2559
(970) 874-8003
GARNET MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DELTA, CO with about 557 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Delta County Joint District No. 50
- Total Students:
- 557
- Teachers:
- 31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 557 students
- White
- 61.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.