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Independence Academy

Grand Junction, Colorado · Grades PreK to 8 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

Charter school

About Independence Academy

Located in Grand Junction, Colorado, Independence Academy is a public charter school for pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 491 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Grand Junction. There are about 17.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (28.4 teachers in all). There are 37 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 43 schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. Federal locale data places it in a small city, in Mesa County.

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School facts

Address	675 29 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81504
Phone	(970) 254-6850
School district	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	491
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	28.4
Students per teacher	17.3
Charter school	Yes
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Mesa County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080435001980). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Independence Academy serve?

Independence Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Independence Academy?

Independence Academy reported 491 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Academy?

About 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 491 students and 28.4 teachers in federal data.

Is Independence Academy a public or charter school?

Independence Academy is a public charter school.

What school district is Independence Academy in?

Independence Academy is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/mesa-county-valley-school-district-no-51/

Where is Independence Academy located?

Independence Academy is at 675 29 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81504. The phone number is (970) 254-6850.

How many other schools are near Independence Academy?

There are 37 other schools within 5 miles of Independence Academy in our directory.