Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fruitvale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fruitvale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Fruitvale Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Motto
Fruitvale Panthers support, inspire, trust, empower for a successful future
School Rankings
Fruitvale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fruitvale Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1103 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
62%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fruitvale Elementary School's ranking?
Fruitvale Elementary School is ranked #1103 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fruitvale Elementary School?
358 students attend Fruitvale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Fruitvale Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fruitvale Elementary School?
Fruitvale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fruitvale Elementary School offer ?
Fruitvale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fruitvale Elementary School part of?
Fruitvale Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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