Nisley Elementary School
349 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Nisley Elementary School, located in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Mesa County Valley School District 51. The school is situated in a residential area of Grand Junction and serves as a foundational educational hub for its local neighborhood, typically catering to students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of District 51, the school emphasizes standard core curriculum benchmarks while striving to create a supportive environment that addresses the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its student population.
The school community at Nisley is characterized by a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning culture. Like many elementary schools in the region, Nisley focuses on early childhood literacy, numeracy, and character development, often utilizing data-driven instruction to monitor student progress. The school typically offers various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students and involve parents, aiming to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and community participation to ensure that all students have the tools necessary for academic success as they transition to middle school.
The school community at Nisley is characterized by a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning culture. Like many elementary schools in the region, Nisley focuses on early childhood literacy, numeracy, and character development, often utilizing data-driven instruction to monitor student progress. The school typically offers various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students and involve parents, aiming to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and community participation to ensure that all students have the tools necessary for academic success as they transition to middle school.
349
Total Students
26.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 184 |
| Hispanic | 133 |
| Black | 10 |
| Two or More | 18 |
| American Indian | 4 |
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White184 (52.7 %)
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Hispanic133 (38.1 %)
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Two or More18 (5.2 %)
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Black10 (2.9 %)
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American Indian4 (1.1 %)
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)254-5900 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 349 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 26.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 262 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 20 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
46
Kindergarten
50
Grade 1
49
Grade 2
46
Grade 3
48
Grade 4
63
Grade 5
47
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 46 |
| Kindergarten | 50 |
| Grade 1 | 49 |
| Grade 2 | 46 |
| Grade 3 | 48 |
| Grade 4 | 63 |
| Grade 5 | 47 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 161 | 46.1% |
| Male | 188 | 53.9% |
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