Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School is a public school located in the Orchard Mesa neighborhood of Grand Junction, Colorado, serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Mesa County Valley School District 51, the school is situated in a residential area near the Colorado River, providing a neighborhood-focused educational environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive community atmosphere designed to meet the developmental needs of elementary-aged children.

The school is known for its commitment to student growth and engagement, utilizing a curriculum that aligns with Colorado state standards to prepare students for middle school transitions. Beyond core academics, Lincoln Orchard Mesa typically focuses on building strong character and social-emotional skills among its student body. By maintaining close ties with the local Grand Junction community and encouraging parental involvement, the school aims to create a stable, collaborative learning environment where students are encouraged to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

342

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	85
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
248 (72.5 %)
Hispanic
85 (24.9 %)
Two or More
8 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Phone:	(970)254-7940
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 65