Grand River Academy vs New Emerson School at Columbus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand River Academy
Grand Junction · Public other · Grades K–12
461 students
New Emerson School at Columbus
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades K–5
138 students
| Measure | Grand River Academy Grand Junction, Colorado | New Emerson School at Columbus Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #30 of 993 |
| National rank | – | #4846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 461 | 138 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 72% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Emerson School at Columbus does better on math proficiency (72% vs 12%).
- •New Emerson School at Columbus does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •New Emerson School at Columbus does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.4).
- •Grand River Academy is the larger school with 461 students compared with 138.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grand River Academy better than New Emerson School at Columbus?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grand River Academy and New Emerson School at Columbus?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand River Academy: 461. New Emerson School at Columbus: 138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand River Academy and New Emerson School at Columbus rank in Colorado?
Grand River Academy is unranked and New Emerson School at Columbus is 30th of 993 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).