Excellent
#95 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 5% in state
Monument Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Fruita, CO
A Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1501 K.4 RD, Fruita, CO 81521
- Math 56% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monument Ridge Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monument Ridge Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated796/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fruita), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,632
Median home value
$385,300
Median rent
$1,249/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rim Rock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Shelledy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Monument View Montessori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Grand Valley Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | 2–10 | 5.0 mi | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #2 of 43
- District spending per student
- $12,834NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monument Ridge Elementary School is listed in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monument Ridge Elementary School
Monument Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fruita, CO, part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, serving approximately 312 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monument Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Monument Ridge Elementary School serve?
Monument Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Monument Ridge Elementary School?
Monument Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monument Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monument Ridge Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monument Ridge Elementary School rank in CO?
Monument Ridge Elementary School ranks #95 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Monument Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Monument Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Monument Ridge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monument Ridge Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Monument Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Monument Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monument Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Monument Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monument Ridge Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Monument Ridge Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mesa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (970) 254-5100
- Area population (ZIP 81521)
- 16,861
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81521; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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