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Chatfield Elementary School

Summary:

Chatfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Junction, Colorado, serving 401 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, which is ranked 52 out of 116 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Chatfield Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (65.34%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 52.72% to 84.33% White students. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (30.17%) compared to the district average. Academically, Chatfield's performance on CMAS tests is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grades and subjects, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (43.2%) and Math (38.6%) falling below the district (41.1% and 31.8%) and state (44.1% and 34.2%) averages. However, the school has performed well in serving its low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 28 out of 265 Colorado elementary schools for low-SES student performance in 2022-2023.

Chatfield Elementary is located in close proximity to several other elementary schools in the district, such as Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary and Independence Academy, which have higher overall academic performance and rankings compared to Chatfield. The school has also seen a slight decline in its student population and a decrease in the percentage of non-White students over the past three school years, which may be worth further investigation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3188 D1/2 Road
       Grand Junction, CO  81504-6101

(970) 254-4930

District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

SchoolDigger Rank:
482nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,026 Help


Students who attend Chatfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Grand Mesa Middle School
High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  401

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.3%
Hispanic:
30.2%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chatfield Elementary School ranks worse than 51.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 16th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Chatfield Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chatfield Elementary School is $14,026. 16 elementary schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chatfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chatfield Elementary School 482nd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Chatfield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 52nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chatfield Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chatfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.64 632nd 808 21.8%
2005 27.97 628th 823 23.7%
2006 20.22 683rd 829 17.6%
2007 27.88 652nd 852 23.5%
2008 15.14 737th 849 13.2%
2009 16.76 740th 872 15.1%
2010 11.78 826th 925 10.7%
2011 15.05 813th 935 13.0%
2012 26.90 718th 935 23.2%
2013 31.20 692nd 954 27.5%
2014 20.81 788th 962 18.1%
2015 29.46 630th 938 32.8%
2016 14.19 809th 914 11.5%
2017 12.50 842nd 929 9.4%
2018 16.68 766th 917 16.5%
2019 10.39 911th 965 5.6%
2021 31.17 516th 710 27.3%
2022 45.85 461st 921 49.9%
2023 54.30 397th 933 57.4%
2024 45.66 482nd 943 48.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chatfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.35 36th 75 52.0%
2022 61.32 52nd 203 74.4%
2023 81.06 28th 265 89.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Chatfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.95 590th 690 14.5%
2019 12.91 696th 758 8.2%
2022 42.81 332nd 595 44.2%
2023 49.04 309th 642 51.9%
2024 42.61 391st 684 42.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Chatfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.44 604th 693 12.8%
2019 10.04 726th 764 5.0%
2022 33.17 382nd 594 35.7%
2023 41.52 370th 649 43.0%
2024 40.42 386th 683 43.5%
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Rank History for White students at Chatfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.55 336th 337 0.3%
2022 26.88 368th 454 18.9%
2023 33.74 366th 525 30.3%
2024 29.12 413th 539 23.4%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a citizen
Sunday, February 19, 2023

Open Quote This is an excellent school who truly cares about their students, staff, parents, and surrounding community. Over the last three year the staff has engaged in professional development and protocols that have earned the school multiple awards for growth and achievement. Three years ago the school was ranked 911th and is now rated 461st. This shows the focus the staff has to improving outcomes for their students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Chatfield Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 487 5 3 63 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1989 503 4 2 57 3 n/a n/a 0 569
1990 504 4 8 65 1 n/a n/a 0 582
1991 530 5 4 61 1 n/a n/a 0 601
1992 520 6 7 64 2 n/a n/a 0 599
1993 541 5 4 60 2 n/a n/a 0 612
1994 490 4 3 67 2 n/a n/a 0 566
1995 466 2 0 84 3 n/a n/a 0 555
1996 466 2 0 84 3 n/a n/a 0 555
1997 504 5 2 88 7 n/a n/a 0 606
1998 482 3 1 90 10 n/a n/a 0 586
1999 418 3 0 130 9 n/a n/a 0 560
2000 414 1 0 118 7 n/a n/a 0 540
2001 395 0 1 110 10 n/a n/a 0 516
2002 411 6 5 120 13 n/a n/a 0 555
2003 411 6 5 120 13 n/a n/a 0 555
2004 429 11 5 135 12 n/a n/a 0 592
2005 409 13 8 131 11 n/a n/a 0 572
2006 426 12 10 127 9 n/a n/a 0 584
2007 272 8 8 76 2 n/a n/a 0 366
2008 294 10 8 98 4 n/a n/a 0 414
2009 320 8 6 103 4 n/a n/a 0 441
2010 312 10 6 100 5 n/a n/a 0 433
2011 279 5 5 116 4 0 15 0 424
2012 239 6 3 107 6 0 15 0 376
2013 261 9 5 100 8 1 18 0 402
2014 296 3 3 116 8 1 20 0 447
2015 252 5 1 102 5 0 19 0 384
2016 267 8 0 111 3 1 23 0 413
2017 286 2 0 92 3 0 15 0 398
2018 279 3 1 98 1 0 16 0 398
2019 289 3 1 115 1 1 17 0 427
2020 270 3 2 129 3 3 15 0 425
2021 266 2 2 106 4 1 9 0 390
2022 277 3 4 113 5 2 11 0 415
2023 262 2 1 121 4 1 10 0 401

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chatfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 558 23.0 24.2 n/a
1989 569 24.0 23.7 21.1
1990 582 28.0 20.7 23.5
1991 601 29.1 20.6 24.8
1992 599 28.6 20.9 18.9
1993 612 30.5 20.1 29.1
1994 566 34.4 16.5 28.4
1995 555 33.8 16.4 47.2
1996 555 33.8 16.4 47.2
1997 606 32.8 18.5 51.3
1998 586 32.2 18.2 39.4
1999 560 33.1 16.9 37
2000 540 34.1 15.8 53.1
2001 516 34.0 15.2 55
2002 555 38.1 14.6 53.9
2003 555 38.1 14.6 53.9
2004 592 35.0 16.9 61.1
2005 572 36.0 15.9 62.9
2006 584 35.0 16.7 56.2
2007 366 24.7 14.8 44.3
2008 414 23.5 17.6 57.5
2009 441 22.9 19.3 48.1
2010 433 23.5 18.4 59.4
2011 424 24.5 17.3 57.5
2012 376 21.5 17.4 55.9
2013 402 20.0 20.0 58.7
2014 447 21.6 20.6 54.8
2015 384 23.0 16.6 51.3
2016 413 22.0 18.7 54.5
2017 398 21.5 18.5 66.3
2018 398 22.0 18.0 63.3
2019 427 22.3 19.0 65.3
2020 425 22.9 18.4 56.9
2021 390 19.8 19.6 69.7
2022 415 21.7 19.0 58.8
2023 401 22.2 18.0 61.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chatfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 558 23.0 24.2 n/a
1989 569 24.0 23.7 21.1
1990 582 28.0 20.7 23.5
1991 601 29.1 20.6 24.8
1992 599 28.6 20.9 18.9
1993 612 30.5 20.1 29.1
1994 566 34.4 16.5 28.4
1995 555 33.8 16.4 47.2
1996 555 33.8 16.4 47.2
1997 606 32.8 18.5 51.3
1998 586 32.2 18.2 39.4
1999 560 33.1 16.9 37
2000 540 34.1 15.8 53.1
2001 516 34.0 15.2 55
2002 555 38.1 14.6 53.9
2003 555 38.1 14.6 53.9
2004 592 35.0 16.9 61.1
2005 572 36.0 15.9 62.9
2006 584 35.0 16.7 56.2
2007 366 24.7 14.8 44.3
2008 414 23.5 17.6 57.5
2009 441 22.9 19.3 48.1
2010 433 23.5 18.4 59.4
2011 424 24.5 17.3 57.5
2012 376 21.5 17.4 55.9
2013 402 20.0 20.0 58.7
2014 447 21.6 20.6 54.8
2015 384 23.0 16.6 51.3
2016 413 22.0 18.7 54.5
2017 398 21.5 18.5 66.3
2018 398 22.0 18.0 63.3
2019 427 22.3 19.0 65.3
2020 425 22.9 18.4 56.9
2021 390 19.8 19.6 69.7
2022 415 21.7 19.0 58.8
2023 401 22.2 18.0 61.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chatfield Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,982
2020 $12,752
2021 $11,825
2022 $12,285
2023 $14,026

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chatfield Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 911th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 397th of 933 Elementary schools
 51.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chatfield Elementary School)24.157.1
 33%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)32.937.4
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Chatfield Elementary School)19.247.3
 28.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)31.838.3
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chatfield Elementary School)24.640
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)4239.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Chatfield Elementary School)6.620
 13.4%
   4th Grade Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)22.928.4
 5.5%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Chatfield Elementary School)14.126.4
 12.3%
   5th Grade Science (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)2832.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chatfield Elementary School)21.955.6
 33.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)41.146.7
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Chatfield Elementary School)4.746.3
 41.6%
   5th Grade Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)23.536.4
 12.9%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chatfield Elementary School)23.551.2
 27.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)3639.2
 3.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Chatfield Elementary School)9.638.4
 28.8%
   All Grades Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)24.429.1
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students427401
 6.1%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian11
Hispanic115121
 5.2%
Pacific Islander11
White289262
 9.3%
Two or More Races1710
 41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.3%61.8%
 3.5%

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Students at Chatfield Elementary School are 65% White, 30% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Chatfield Elementary School ranks 482nd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Chatfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grand Mesa Middle School
High : Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 401 students attended Chatfield Elementary School.


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