At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 410
439
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
37%-11.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Appleton Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado. The school enrolls 439 students. It is part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictMesa County Valley School District No. 51
County8077
CityGRAND JUNCTION
ZIP81505
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080435000597
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment439
White83.6%
Hispanic / Latino11.8%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
Two or More Races2.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
83.6%
Hispanic
11.8%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.9%
Two+
2.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.