Grand River Academy vs Orchard Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 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
Orchard Avenue Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
| Measure | Grand River Academy Grand Junction, Colorado | Orchard Avenue Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #649 of 993 |
| National rank | – | #35870 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 461 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.7% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Orchard Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Orchard Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 60.7%).
- •Orchard Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.4).
- •Grand River Academy is the larger school with 461 students compared with 319.
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 Orchard Avenue Elementary School?
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 Orchard Avenue Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand River Academy: 461. Orchard Avenue Elementary School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand River Academy and Orchard Avenue Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Grand River Academy is unranked and Orchard Avenue Elementary School is 649th of 993 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).