School Overview
Nisley Elementary School, located in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Mesa County Valley School District 51. The school is situated in a residential area of Grand Junction and serves as a foundational educational hub for its local neighborhood, typically catering to students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of District 51, the school emphasizes standard core curriculum benchmarks while striving to create a supportive environment that addresses the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its student population.

The school community at Nisley is characterized by a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning culture. Like many elementary schools in the region, Nisley focuses on early childhood literacy, numeracy, and character development, often utilizing data-driven instruction to monitor student progress. The school typically offers various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students and involve parents, aiming to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and community participation to ensure that all students have the tools necessary for academic success as they transition to middle school.
346
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nisley Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White185
Hispanic134
Black4
Asian3
Two or More14
American Indian4
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    185 (53.5%)
  • Hispanic
    134 (38.7%)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.0%)
  • Black
    4 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.6%)
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)254-5900
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 262
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 51
Kindergarten 56
Grade 1 54
Grade 2 50
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nisley Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten51
Kindergarten56
Grade 154
Grade 250
Grade 347
Grade 437
Grade 551
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nisley Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16046.2%
Male18653.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)