Chipeta Elementary School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

950 CHIPETA AVENUE
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chipeta Elementary School, located at 950 Chipeta Avenue in Grand Junction, Colorado, serves as a community-focused public school within the Mesa County Valley School District 51. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy, Chipeta aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher grade levels while encouraging a curiosity-driven approach to education.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong commitment to building a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and families. Chipeta Elementary often highlights the importance of school culture, utilizing programs that promote character development and positive peer interactions. With its central location in Grand Junction, the school serves as a neighborhood hub that strives to create a safe, engaging, and welcoming atmosphere for children throughout their primary education years.

375

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chipeta Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	132
Black	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
223 (59.5 %)
Hispanic
132 (35.2 %)
Two or More
12 (3.2 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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)254-6825
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 56

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 52