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New Emerson School at Columbus

Grand Junction, Colorado · Grades K to 5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

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About New Emerson School at Columbus

New Emerson School at Columbus is a public school in Grand Junction, Colorado, serving kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment was 138 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Grand Junction. With about 9.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.2 students per teacher. Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 runs 43 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 34 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Mesa County.

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School facts

Address	2660 Unaweep Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81503
Phone	(970) 254-6500
School district	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	138
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	9.1
Students per teacher	15.2
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
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 080435001552). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Dos Rios Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Grand Junction · 0.5 mi Orchard Mesa Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Grand Junction · 0.6 mi Landmark Baptist SchoolPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 12Grand Junction · 1.3 mi Grand Mesa Youth Services CenterPublic · Grades 5 to 12Grand Junction · 1.5 mi Grand Mesa Youth Services CenterPublic · Grades 5 to 12Grand Junction · 1.5 mi Chipeta Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Grand Junction · 1.6 mi Dual Immersion Academy SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Grand Junction · 1.7 mi Grand River AcademyPublic · Grades K to 12Grand Junction · 1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does New Emerson School at Columbus serve?

New Emerson School at Columbus serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend New Emerson School at Columbus?

New Emerson School at Columbus reported 138 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Emerson School at Columbus?

About 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 138 students and 9.1 teachers in federal data.

Is New Emerson School at Columbus a public or charter school?

New Emerson School at Columbus is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is New Emerson School at Columbus in?

New Emerson School at Columbus 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 New Emerson School at Columbus located?

New Emerson School at Columbus is at 2660 Unaweep Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81503. The phone number is (970) 254-6500.

How many other schools are near New Emerson School at Columbus?

There are 34 other schools within 5 miles of New Emerson School at Columbus in our directory.