Fruitvale Elementary School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fruitvale Elementary School, located at 585 30 Road in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a public school serving the local community within the Mesa County Valley School District 51. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student growth through a structured, inclusive curriculum. By focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare its young students for long-term academic success in a nurturing, classroom-based setting.

Beyond the standard academic program, Fruitvale Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school actively works to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where teachers and staff prioritize individualized attention to help children reach their full potential. With its convenient location in Grand Junction, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to build strong partnerships between parents, educators, and the broader community to ensure every student feels supported and valued throughout their elementary years.

358

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fruitvale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	118
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
223 (62.3%)
Hispanic
118 (33.0%)
Two or More
9 (2.5%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)254-5930
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 58