Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School

Summary:

Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Junction, Colorado, serving 342 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.

While Lincoln Orchard Mesa has a higher percentage of White students (72.51%) compared to the surrounding schools, it also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (24.85%) than the district average. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (37.1%) and Math (39.1%) lower than the district (41.1% and 31.8%, respectively) and state (44.1% and 34.2%, respectively) averages. Additionally, Lincoln Orchard Mesa has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.46% to 63.51% over the past three school years, which is higher than the surrounding schools.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Orchard Avenue Elementary and New Emerson School at Columbus, Lincoln Orchard Mesa's performance is generally lower. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.8 to 16.0 over the past three school years, suggests that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning and academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2888 B1/2 Road
       Grand Junction, CO  81503-3154


(970) 254-7940

District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

SchoolDigger Rank:
493rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,188 Help


Students who attend Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Orchard Mesa Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  316

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.3%
Hispanic:
27.2%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.7% Help


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Compare Details Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School ranks worse than 52.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 17th 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 43.29. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Racial makeup is: White (70.3%), Hispanic (27.2%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School is 15, which is the 11th best among 27 elementary schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School is $15,188, which is the 7th highest among 27 elementary schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School 493rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.04 542nd 808 32.9%
2005 45.74 493rd 823 40.1%
2006 45.70 488th 829 41.1%
2007 38.75 573rd 852 32.7%
2008 34.52 603rd 849 29.0%
2009 40.59 577th 872 33.8%
2010 24.62 730th 925 21.1%
2011 30.85 688th 935 26.4%
2012 27.10 714th 935 23.6%
2013 37.11 646th 954 32.3%
2014 45.06 553rd 962 42.5%
2015 30.75 618th 938 34.1%
2016 19.91 730th 914 20.1%
2017 32.08 604th 929 35.0%
2018 13.41 829th 917 9.6%
2019 25.39 710th 965 26.4%
2021 50.70 375th 710 47.2%
2022 53.66 403rd 921 56.2%
2023 49.41 442nd 933 52.6%
2024 43.29 493rd 943 47.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.56 295th 308 4.2%
2019 57.79 120th 332 63.9%
2021 70.78 17th 75 77.3%
2022 64.34 47th 203 76.8%
2023 56.75 95th 265 64.2%
2024 57.94 133rd 365 63.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.73 570th 690 17.4%
2019 18.20 636th 758 16.1%
2021 35.92 272nd 351 22.5%
2022 53.06 276th 595 53.6%
2023 48.42 314th 642 51.1%
2024 38.66 418th 684 38.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.32 664th 693 4.2%
2019 16.46 655th 764 14.3%
2021 44.33 247th 352 29.8%
2022 34.98 373rd 594 37.2%
2023 32.44 422nd 649 35.0%
2024 30.52 452nd 683 33.8%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.82 337th 337 0.0%
2019 6.82 588th 596 1.3%
2021 25.64 252nd 288 12.5%
2022 30.21 350th 454 22.9%
2023 21.74 447th 525 14.9%
2024 22.54 453rd 539 16.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 414 0 1 32 1 n/a n/a 0 448
1989 372 1 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1990 375 1 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1991 382 2 3 41 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1992 369 3 3 35 1 n/a n/a 0 411
1993 375 4 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1994 364 5 4 32 4 n/a n/a 0 409
1995 426 6 3 27 6 n/a n/a 0 468
1996 426 6 3 27 6 n/a n/a 0 468
1997 441 6 1 36 6 n/a n/a 0 490
1998 440 5 1 38 7 n/a n/a 0 491
1999 398 5 5 48 4 n/a n/a 0 460
2000 393 4 4 44 5 n/a n/a 0 450
2001 390 3 3 59 6 n/a n/a -7 454
2002 384 3 3 61 4 n/a n/a 0 455
2003 384 3 3 61 4 n/a n/a 0 455
2004 333 5 1 54 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 319 6 1 68 8 n/a n/a 0 402
2006 339 4 2 69 7 n/a n/a 0 421
2007 330 6 2 65 7 n/a n/a 0 410
2008 292 11 1 73 5 n/a n/a 0 382
2009 324 10 2 79 3 n/a n/a 0 418
2010 313 8 1 84 3 n/a n/a 0 409
2011 303 3 1 78 10 1 14 0 410
2012 276 2 0 64 9 0 10 0 361
2013 282 1 0 69 5 0 25 0 382
2014 270 0 0 76 4 0 25 0 375
2015 264 2 0 87 2 1 24 0 380
2016 280 1 1 89 3 1 16 0 391
2017 261 3 1 87 1 1 14 0 368
2018 235 4 1 90 2 1 20 0 353
2019 233 1 1 91 2 2 14 0 344
2020 246 1 2 87 2 0 13 0 351
2021 246 0 2 86 1 0 13 0 348
2022 259 0 2 91 1 0 12 0 365
2023 248 0 0 85 1 0 8 0 342
2024 222 0 0 86 1 0 7 0 316

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 Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 448 20.5 21.8 n/a
1989 405 20.4 19.8 14.1
1990 399 20.4 19.5 14.5
1991 428 19.4 22.0 15.7
1992 411 20.0 20.5 14.6
1993 404 19.9 20.3 13.4
1994 409 21.6 18.9 15.9
1995 468 23.5 19.9 29.5
1996 468 23.5 19.9 29.5
1997 490 26.0 18.8 32.9
1998 491 23.7 20.7 25.1
1999 460 23.1 19.9 26.3
2000 450 23.0 19.6 37.1
2001 454 22.0 21.0 34.7
2002 455 23.0 19.8 43.3
2003 455 23.0 19.8 43.3
2004 394 22.3 17.7 40.4
2005 402 20.6 19.5 43.8
2006 421 19.8 21.3 36.3
2007 410 18.8 21.8 32.9
2008 382 19.0 20.1 41.9
2009 418 19.2 21.8 36.1
2010 409 19.0 21.4 47.7
2011 410 20.5 20.0 48.8
2012 361 19.5 18.5 50.4
2013 382 20.0 19.1 51
2014 375 17.0 22.0 51.5
2015 380 21.0 18.0 56.6
2016 391 22.0 17.7 56.8
2017 368 21.7 16.9 64.9
2018 353 21.5 16.4 61.8
2019 344 21.5 15.9 65.1
2020 351 21.5 16.2 55.6
2021 348 21.7 16.0 63.5
2022 365 22.9 15.9 55.3
2023 342 21.6 15.8 51.5
2024 316 21.0 15.0 67.7

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 Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 448 20.5 21.8 n/a
1989 405 20.4 19.8 14.1
1990 399 20.4 19.5 14.5
1991 428 19.4 22.0 15.7
1992 411 20.0 20.5 14.6
1993 404 19.9 20.3 13.4
1994 409 21.6 18.9 15.9
1995 468 23.5 19.9 29.5
1996 468 23.5 19.9 29.5
1997 490 26.0 18.8 32.9
1998 491 23.7 20.7 25.1
1999 460 23.1 19.9 26.3
2000 450 23.0 19.6 37.1
2001 454 22.0 21.0 34.7
2002 455 23.0 19.8 43.3
2003 455 23.0 19.8 43.3
2004 394 22.3 17.7 40.4
2005 402 20.6 19.5 43.8
2006 421 19.8 21.3 36.3
2007 410 18.8 21.8 32.9
2008 382 19.0 20.1 41.9
2009 418 19.2 21.8 36.1
2010 409 19.0 21.4 47.7
2011 410 20.5 20.0 48.8
2012 361 19.5 18.5 50.4
2013 382 20.0 19.1 51
2014 375 17.0 22.0 51.5
2015 380 21.0 18.0 56.6
2016 391 22.0 17.7 56.8
2017 368 21.7 16.9 64.9
2018 353 21.5 16.4 61.8
2019 344 21.5 15.9 65.1
2020 351 21.5 16.2 55.6
2021 348 21.7 16.0 63.5
2022 365 22.9 15.9 55.3
2023 342 21.6 15.8 51.5
2024 316 21.0 15.0 67.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,100
2020 $13,828
2021 $12,762
2022 $13,611
2023 $15,188

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 710th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 442nd of 933 Elementary schools
 26.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School)39.241
 1.8%
   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 (Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School)35.347.5
 12.2%
   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 (Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School)35.642.2
 6.6%
   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 (Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School)11.134.9
 23.8%
   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 (Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School)16.926.7
 9.8%
   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 (Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School)31.845.2
 13.4%
   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 (Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School)22.739.3
 16.6%
   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 (Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School)35.242.9
 7.7%
   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 (Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School)23.541.2
 17.7%
   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 Students344342
 0.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic9185
 6.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White233248
 6.4%
Two or More Races148
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.1%51.5%
 13.7%


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Students at Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School are 70% White, 27% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Orchard Mesa Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 316 students attended Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School.

Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School ranks 493rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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