Wingate Elementary School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

351 SOUTH CAMP ROAD
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81507

379 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wingate Elementary School, located at 351 South Camp Road in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a public school serving students within the Mesa County Valley School District 51. Situated in a scenic area of the Grand Valley, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, mathematics, and character development. It serves the local community by fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at preparing elementary-aged children for their transition into middle school.

The school is characterized by its dedication to creating a collaborative culture between educators, students, and parents. Like many schools in the district, Wingate integrates modern instructional technology and enrichment opportunities to cater to a diverse student body. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, Wingate Elementary strives to serve as a stable, community-focused educational hub for families living in the Grand Junction area.

379

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wingate Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	43
Asian	5
Two or More	11

White
320 (84.4 %)
Hispanic
43 (11.3 %)
Two or More
11 (2.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)

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)254-4960
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 51

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 61