Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

Located at 2115 Grand Avenue in Grand Junction, Colorado, Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 is an open, traditional public school district serving a midsize suburban community. Operating independently of charter networks and supervisory unions, the district oversees 44 operational schools that provide full-range educational services spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Community members, families, and researchers seeking additional information can contact the district directly at (970) 254-5100 or visit their official website at http://www.d51schools.org/.

The district serves a total student body of 19,753 learners, composed of 10,271 male students, 9,480 female students, and 2 students whose gender is unrecorded. The student population represents a range of backgrounds, including 13,648 White, 4,976 Hispanic, 688 multiracial, 168 Asian, 115 American Indian, 109 Black, and 47 Pacific Islander students. To maintain high educational standards and day-to-day operations across all grade levels, the district employs a total full-time equivalent (FTE) workforce of approximately 5,526 staff members. This staffing structure includes roughly 2,522 FTE teachers, 497 FTE instructional aides, and 2,507 FTE support staff personnel dedicated to guiding and assisting the student body.