New Emerson School at Columbus

New Emerson School at Columbus

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
2660 Unaweep Ave,  Grand Junction, CO
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
5.0
140 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
72%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
9
Full Time Teachers
9
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
65.2%
State Average
25%
Science
75%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
279:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
87.8%
Hispanic
5.8%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Black
1.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/13/2025
Me and my daughter both love this school so far. We were so thankful to get her in. The teachers are so welcoming and kind.
5.0 parent
4/2/2019
Exceptional school. The small school builds a solid sense of community - and accountability in the learners. School uses performance based learning to keep everyone engaged and truly learning at their own pace. Wish it went past 5th grade!
5.0 parent
6/21/2018
Can’t say enough good things. Top to bottom a great school. Too bad it is a lottery to get in. This school is an exception rather than the rule in this poorly funded district.
5.0 parent
5/17/2017
We started this school with our fourth grader this year after moving to Grand Junction. It is a FABULOUS small, performance-based learning STEAM magnet school. Although science and engineering is clearly a focus of the campus, their reading and literacy programs are just as fantastic. The teachers h...

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New Emerson School at Columbus is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Grand Junction, CO and is served by the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 140 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. New Emerson School at Columbus has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $415,735. Discover additional schools in the area, like R-5 High School, Grand River Academy, Grand Junction High School, and more. Learn more about what Grand Junction has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near New Emerson School at Columbus.

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