Wingate Elementary School

Summary:

Wingate Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Grand Junction, Colorado, serving 379 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Colorado, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasting exceptional academic performance across all grades and subjects.

Wingate Elementary's proficiency rates on CMAS assessments significantly outpace the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts where 68-78.5% of students are proficient compared to just 41.1-46.6% for the district and 42-47.3% for the state. The school's mathematics proficiency is also impressive, ranging from 54.5-83.3% across grades versus 31.8-42.6% for the district and 34.1-41.7% for the state. Wingate's performance is especially noteworthy for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 4th out of 365 Colorado elementary schools in this category.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, Wingate Elementary stands out as a clear leader. For example, its 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 72.4% is more than double that of the next highest-performing nearby school, Scenic Elementary, at 34.6%. This exceptional academic performance across all student subgroups suggests that Wingate Elementary has effective strategies in place that could serve as a model for other schools in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 351 South Camp Road
       Grand Junction, CO  81507-2545


(970) 254-4960

District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

SchoolDigger Rank:
75th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,390 Help


Students who attend Wingate Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Redlands Middle School
High:    Fruita Monument High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  379

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Hispanic:
11.3%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wingate Elementary School ranks better than 92% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks first 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 90.36. (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 Wingate Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wingate Elementary School is $14,390. 14 elementary schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wingate Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wingate Elementary School 75th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Wingate 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 Wingate Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wingate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.46 461st 808 42.9%
2005 66.38 294th 823 64.3%
2006 62.64 344th 829 58.5%
2007 65.02 321st 852 62.3%
2008 64.12 321st 849 62.2%
2009 64.23 331st 872 62.0%
2010 65.55 338th 925 63.5%
2011 63.24 370th 935 60.4%
2012 57.89 415th 935 55.6%
2013 63.13 366th 954 61.6%
2014 58.15 412th 962 57.2%
2015 69.50 248th 938 73.6%
2016 72.72 225th 914 75.4%
2017 70.14 243rd 929 73.8%
2018 71.33 230th 917 74.9%
2019 76.21 197th 965 79.6%
2021 84.40 110th 710 84.5%
2022 89.67 74th 921 92.0%
2023 92.60 52nd 933 94.4%
2024 90.36 75th 943 92.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wingate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 94.39 5th 332 98.5%
2024 97.14 4th 365 98.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Wingate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.00 191st 690 72.3%
2019 72.83 177th 758 76.6%
2021 78.33 79th 351 77.5%
2022 84.22 71st 595 88.1%
2023 90.79 38th 642 94.1%
2024 87.35 57th 684 91.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wingate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.40 38th 82 53.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wingate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.60 216th 693 68.8%
2019 69.05 201st 764 73.7%
2021 76.39 92nd 352 73.9%
2022 85.36 69th 594 88.4%
2023 84.79 78th 649 88.0%
2024 83.30 92nd 683 86.5%
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Rank History for White students at Wingate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.29 127th 596 78.7%
2023 79.62 69th 525 86.9%
2024 78.44 83rd 539 84.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Wingate Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 381 2 3 68 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1989 385 1 2 61 1 n/a n/a 0 450
1990 362 0 5 47 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1991 350 1 4 51 1 n/a n/a 0 407
1992 358 0 5 43 1 n/a n/a 0 407
1993 350 0 7 75 2 n/a n/a 0 434
1994 338 0 7 84 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1995 358 0 6 90 3 n/a n/a 0 457
1996 358 0 6 90 3 n/a n/a 0 457
1997 360 0 7 108 4 n/a n/a 0 479
1998 351 0 3 106 2 n/a n/a 0 462
1999 372 0 2 92 2 n/a n/a 0 468
2000 407 1 0 85 1 n/a n/a 0 494
2001 378 4 2 74 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2002 360 13 8 60 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2003 360 13 8 60 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2004 380 7 8 58 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2005 353 6 7 54 2 n/a n/a 0 422
2006 381 5 8 46 1 n/a n/a 0 441
2007 385 4 8 39 1 n/a n/a 0 437
2008 379 0 5 57 2 n/a n/a 0 443
2009 431 3 8 55 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2010 425 1 10 40 2 n/a n/a 0 478
2011 389 2 8 51 4 0 6 0 460
2012 359 2 5 59 3 0 11 0 439
2013 354 0 4 56 0 0 20 0 434
2014 390 0 3 48 2 3 30 0 476
2015 380 1 4 58 1 0 17 0 461
2016 365 0 5 52 2 0 17 0 441
2017 393 0 3 46 3 0 15 0 460
2018 387 1 4 45 3 0 18 0 458
2019 370 2 2 44 1 0 15 0 434
2020 383 3 2 44 1 1 18 0 452
2021 367 3 2 52 1 1 17 0 443
2022 332 2 4 53 1 0 13 0 405
2023 320 0 5 43 0 0 11 0 379

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

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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 Wingate Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 454 23.5 19.3 n/a
1989 450 22.4 20.0 14.9
1990 415 22.1 18.7 13.7
1991 407 22.1 18.4 13.8
1992 407 20.1 20.2 12.5
1993 434 23.7 18.3 20.7
1994 429 24.2 17.7 21.9
1995 457 25.1 18.2 25.6
1996 457 25.1 18.2 25.6
1997 479 25.5 18.8 28.6
1998 462 23.5 19.7 23.8
1999 468 22.9 20.4 19.4
2000 494 23.3 21.2 20.9
2001 458 24.5 18.7 19.2
2002 442 23.0 19.2 18.1
2003 442 23.0 19.2 18.1
2004 454 22.8 19.9 18.3
2005 422 22.9 18.4 18.2
2006 441 24.6 17.9 17.9
2007 437 24.0 18.2 11.7
2008 443 24.0 18.5 21
2009 498 23.3 21.4 17.7
2010 478 24.1 19.8 18.8
2011 460 22.0 20.9 14.3
2012 439 22.8 19.1 16.2
2013 434 20.0 21.7 18.7
2014 476 22.7 20.9 21.4
2015 461 22.0 20.9 20.4
2016 441 22.0 20.0 17.9
2017 460 23.0 20.0 20.7
2018 458 21.8 20.9 20.7
2019 434 23.2 18.6 21
2020 452 24.6 18.3 18.6
2021 443 24.7 17.8 28.9
2022 405 24.2 16.7 17.5
2023 379 24.3 15.5 16.9

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 Wingate Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 454 23.5 19.3 n/a
1989 450 22.4 20.0 14.9
1990 415 22.1 18.7 13.7
1991 407 22.1 18.4 13.8
1992 407 20.1 20.2 12.5
1993 434 23.7 18.3 20.7
1994 429 24.2 17.7 21.9
1995 457 25.1 18.2 25.6
1996 457 25.1 18.2 25.6
1997 479 25.5 18.8 28.6
1998 462 23.5 19.7 23.8
1999 468 22.9 20.4 19.4
2000 494 23.3 21.2 20.9
2001 458 24.5 18.7 19.2
2002 442 23.0 19.2 18.1
2003 442 23.0 19.2 18.1
2004 454 22.8 19.9 18.3
2005 422 22.9 18.4 18.2
2006 441 24.6 17.9 17.9
2007 437 24.0 18.2 11.7
2008 443 24.0 18.5 21
2009 498 23.3 21.4 17.7
2010 478 24.1 19.8 18.8
2011 460 22.0 20.9 14.3
2012 439 22.8 19.1 16.2
2013 434 20.0 21.7 18.7
2014 476 22.7 20.9 21.4
2015 461 22.0 20.9 20.4
2016 441 22.0 20.0 17.9
2017 460 23.0 20.0 20.7
2018 458 21.8 20.9 20.7
2019 434 23.2 18.6 21
2020 452 24.6 18.3 18.6
2021 443 24.7 17.8 28.9
2022 405 24.2 16.7 17.5
2023 379 24.3 15.5 16.9

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 Wingate Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,567
2020 $12,588
2021 $12,044
2022 $13,090
2023 $14,390

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wingate Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 197th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 52nd of 933 Elementary schools
 14.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wingate Elementary School)5063.2
 13.2%
   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 (Wingate Elementary School)69.574
 4.5%
   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 (Wingate Elementary School)73.869.4
 4.4%
   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 (Wingate Elementary School)42.659.7
 17.1%
   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 (Wingate Elementary School)48.761.5
 12.8%
   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 (Wingate Elementary School)69.379.4
 10.1%
   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 (Wingate Elementary School)37.372.3
 35%
   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 (Wingate Elementary School)63.370.1
 6.8%
   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 (Wingate Elementary School)50.968.7
 17.8%
   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 Students434379
 12.7%
African American20
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic4443
 2.3%
Pacific Islander00
White370320
 13.5%
Two or More Races1511
 26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21%16.9%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wingate Elementary School

Students at Wingate Elementary School are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended Wingate Elementary School.

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

Middle : Redlands Middle School
High : Fruita Monument High School

Yes. Wingate Elementary School ranks in the top 8.0% of Colorado elementary schools.


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