A+
Excellent
97/100

New Emerson School at Columbus

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2660 UNAWEEP AVE, Grand Junction, CO 81503
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 77% · Math 72% proficient · 97th percentile in Colorado
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Colorado for achievement

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

97
Repit Score
out of 100
140
Students
enrolled
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%97/100reading 97th percentile, math 97th percentile among Colorado elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

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 proficiency77% (+31 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+39 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
White75%75%reading +18 pts, math +27 pts96th 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 2660 UNAWEEP AVE
City Grand Junction
ZIP Code 81503
District 0804350
NCES School ID 080435001552
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 81503

Understanding the community around New Emerson School at Columbus helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,968
Per Capita Income $30,253
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%
High School or Higher 91.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $279,700
Median Rent $1,093
Owner-Occupied 77.4%
Renter-Occupied 22.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for New Emerson School at Columbus.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 85.7%
Hispanic/Latino 6.4%
Two or More Races 4.3%
Black 1.4%
Asian 2.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 140
Teachers (FTE) 9.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for New Emerson School at Columbus?
New Emerson School at Columbus has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 New Emerson School at Columbus?
New Emerson School at Columbus has 140 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does New Emerson School at Columbus serve?
New Emerson School at Columbus serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does New Emerson School at Columbus receive per student?
New Emerson School at Columbus receives $13,239 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around New Emerson School at Columbus in 81503 ▼
Avg Home Value
$408,552
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,771
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
22.6%

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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