Scenic Elementary School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

451 WEST SCENIC DR
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81507

267 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Scenic Elementary School, located at 451 West Scenic Drive in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a public elementary school serving students in the Mesa County Valley School District 51. Situated in a residential area near the scenic foothills of the Colorado National Monument, the school is well-regarded for its focus on providing a foundational education within a supportive and community-oriented environment. It typically serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing core academic skills while fostering social and emotional growth.

As part of the District 51 system, Scenic Elementary prioritizes a comprehensive curriculum that includes literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, often complemented by enrichment programs such as music, art, and physical education. The school is known for its relatively small, neighborhood-centered atmosphere, which allows for strong collaboration between faculty, staff, and families. With its location in the 81507 zip code, the school plays an active role in the local Grand Junction community, striving to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school.

267

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scenic Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	27
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	10

White
228 (85.4 %)
Hispanic
27 (10.1 %)
Two or More
10 (3.7 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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)254-6370
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 43