Excellent
#94 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 5% in state
Wingate Elementary School
Elementary School · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Grand Junction, CO
A Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
351 SOUTH CAMP ROAD, Grand Junction, CO 81507
- Math 70% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wingate Elementary School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wingate 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 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Junction), 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
$106,039
Median home value
$491,300
Median rent
$1,580/mo
College educated
55.8%
Homeownership
90.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81507; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Scenic Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Dual Immersion Academy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Intermountain Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 38 | 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.
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
- #1 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
Wingate Elementary School is listed in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wingate Elementary School
Wingate Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Junction, CO, part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, serving approximately 392 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #94 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wingate Elementary School
What grades does Wingate Elementary School serve?
Wingate Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wingate Elementary School?
Wingate Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wingate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wingate Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wingate Elementary School rank in CO?
Wingate Elementary School ranks #94 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Wingate Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wingate 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 Wingate Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wingate Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wingate Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wingate Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wingate Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wingate Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wingate Elementary School?
27.6% of students at Wingate 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
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mesa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (970) 254-4960
- Area population (ZIP 81507)
- 16,093
- Area median age
- 51.6
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 81507; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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