Monument Ridge Elementary School

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Monument Ridge Elementary School ranks 375 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Monument Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Fruita, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 310. The school is part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, which is ranked 52 out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monument Ridge Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.74%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 78-85% white students. However, the school's test scores are generally lower than the top-performing nearby schools, such as Wingate Elementary and Scenic Elementary. For example, in 2023-2024, Monument Ridge's 5th grade science proficiency was 34.5% compared to 72.4% and 79.1% at Wingate and Scenic, respectively. Interestingly, Monument Ridge has a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 20.65% in 2022-2023, compared to some nearby schools like Rim Rock (37.35%) and Loma (34.29%) that have higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students.

Monument Ridge's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, from 387 out of 710 Colorado elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 374 out of 933 in 2022-2023, with a 3-star rating. This suggests the school may be struggling to maintain consistent academic performance. Additionally, Monument Ridge's performance for female and male students varies, with female students ranking higher than male students in recent years, indicating a potential need to address any gender-based achievement gaps. While Monument Ridge generally outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, it lags behind in science, which could be an area of focus for improvement. The presence of nearby top-performing schools like Wingate and Scenic suggests that Monument Ridge may have opportunities to learn from and collaborate with these successful institutions to improve its own practices and outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1501 K.4 Rd
Fruita, CO 81521

(970) 254-5100

District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

SchoolDigger Rank:
375^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,456

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 312

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.9%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monument Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 60.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 9^th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.59. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monument Ridge Elementary School is 14.9, which is the 9^th best among 27 elementary schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. (See more...)

Compare Monument Ridge Elementary School employs 20.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monument Ridge Elementary School is $14,456. 14 elementary schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monument Ridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Monument Ridge Elementary School 375^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Monument Ridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51:

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

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Rank History for Monument Ridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Monument Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	49.03	387^th	710	45.5%
2022	58.68	348^th	921	62.2%
2023	56.53	374^th	933	59.9%
2024	58.59	375^th	943	60.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monument Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	66.34	90^th	365	75.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Monument Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	58.90	235^th	595	60.5%
2023	45.06	335^th	642	47.8%
2024	51.90	309^th	684	54.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Monument Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	40.40	343^rd	594	42.3%
2023	49.46	320^th	649	50.7%
2024	45.98	362^nd	683	47.0%

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Rank History for White students at Monument Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.29	407^th	525	22.5%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Monument Ridge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	251	1	3	26	1	7	289
2022	287	0	4	25	1	11	328
2023	272	2	4	22	1	9	310
2024	271	2	3	27	1	8	312

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 Monument Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	289	17.6	16.4	13.1
2022	328	20.2	16.1	22
2023	310	21.1	14.6	20.6
2024	312	20.9	14.9	31.7

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 Monument Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	289	17.6	16.4	13.1
2022	328	20.2	16.1	22
2023	310	21.1	14.6	20.6
2024	312	20.9	14.9	31.7

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 Monument Ridge Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$00
2020	$00
2021	$11,651
2022	$12,493
2023	$14,456

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)						CMAS Math (2024)						CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Monument Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1501 K.4 Rd	Fruita	81521	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	No	(970) 254-5100	312	21	14.9	31.7%	271 (86.9%)	2 (0.6%)	27 (8.7%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	58.6	375^th of 943 public elementary schools	60.2%		56.5	374^th of 933 public elementary schools	59.9%	1	47.5	53.6	41.4			47.4	57.4	41.1	41.4			46.9	34.5	$14,456
Rim Rock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1810 J 6 Road	Fruita	81521	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	No	(970) 254-6770	330	22	15.3	44.8%	251 (76.1%)	2 (0.6%)	59 (17.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.9%)	56.4	392^nd of 943 public elementary schools	58.4%		36.3	550^th of 933 public elementary schools	41.1%	158	75.6	37.3	53.7			54.1	75.6	33.3	31.5			44.5	30.2	$14,977
Shelledy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	353 North Mesa	Fruita	81521	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 254-6460	398	21	18.9	43.5%	331 (83.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (12.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.0%)	54.9	405^th of 943 public elementary schools	57.1%		50.4	427^th of 933 public elementary schools	54.2%	22	39.4	44.3	55.8			45.7	33.8	37.7	50.0			39.7	49.0	$13,867
Monument View Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1956 Hwy 6 And 50 Building A	Fruita	81521	Mesa County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 858-3798	52	4	14.0		43 (82.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.7%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	2 (3.8%)								(n/a)														$8,753
Loma Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1360 13 Road	Loma	81524	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	No	(970) 254-6520	241	14	16.9	45.6%	206 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (2.1%)	55	404^th of 943 public elementary schools	57.2%		35.7	556^th of 933 public elementary schools	40.4%	152	35.1	44.8	69.0			50.9	45.9	30.0	55.0			44.9	26.2	$13,737
Appleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2358 H Road	Grand Junction	81505	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	No	(970) 254-6400	447	25	18.1	40.3%	358 (80.1%)	1 (0.2%)	67 (15.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.1%)	67.1	295^th of 943 public elementary schools	68.7%		70.6	242^nd of 933 public elementary schools	74.1%	53	64.3	54.8	52.8			57.1	64.3	46.4	45.1			51.6	25.0	$13,481
Broadway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2248 Broadway	Grand Junction	81507	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	No	(970) 254-6430	289	17	16.7	37.0%	234 (81.0%)	6 (2.1%)	30 (10.4%)	5 (1.7%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.5%)	85.6	118^th of 943 public elementary schools	87.5%		86.8	102^nd of 933 public elementary schools	89.1%	16	52.0	71.7	88.2			68.5	52.0	63.0	70.6			60.8	70.6	$14,112
Juniper Ridge Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	640 24 1/2 Rd	Grand Junction	81505	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 639-0884	392	25	15.3	58.9%	306 (78.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.6%)	15.3	800^th of 943 public elementary schools	15.2%		20.3	726^th of 933 public elementary schools	22.2%	74		17.4	31.9	16.7	55.9	25.8				12.2	29.4	9.1	19.1	$9,301
Mesa Valley Enrichment Program	Public, Charter	K-6	609 25 Rd.	Grand Junction	81505	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(970) 254-7202	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wingate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	351 South Camp Road	Grand Junction	81507	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	No	(970) 254-4960	392	24	16.2	27.6%	322 (82.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (13.3%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.8%)	90.4	75^th of 943 public elementary schools	92.0%		92.6	52^nd of 933 public elementary schools	94.4%	23	74.6	68.0	78.5			73.7	83.3	54.5	53.8			62.9	72.4	$14,390

Frequently Asked Questions about Monument Ridge Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Monument Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Monument Ridge Elementary School are 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Monument Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 312 students attended Monument Ridge Elementary School.

What district is Monument Ridge Elementary School in?

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

Is Monument Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Monument Ridge Elementary School ranks 375^th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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