D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Chipeta Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 950 CHIPETA AVENUE, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 29% · Math 16% proficient · 18th percentile in Colorado
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
363
Students
enrolled
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%18/100reading 24th percentile, math 12th percentile among Colorado elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 76% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency29% (−17 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency16% (−17 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%22%reading -25 pts, math -26 pts10th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%8%reading -7 pts, math -14 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -1 pts, math -4 pts37th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 950 CHIPETA AVENUE
City Grand Junction
ZIP Code 81501
District 0804350
NCES School ID 080435006374
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 81501

Understanding the community around Chipeta Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,332
Per Capita Income $28,740
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%
High School or Higher 89.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $257,700
Median Rent $921
Owner-Occupied 46.7%
Renter-Occupied 53.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Chipeta Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 59.8%
Hispanic/Latino 36.6%
Two or More Races 2.5%
Black 0.6%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 363
Teachers (FTE) 23.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Chipeta Elementary School?
Chipeta Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Chipeta Elementary School?
Chipeta Elementary School has 363 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does Chipeta Elementary School serve?
Chipeta Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Chipeta Elementary School receive per student?
Chipeta Elementary School receives $13,239 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Chipeta Elementary School in 81501 ▼
Avg Home Value
$352,851
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,562
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
53.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026