Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School vs New Emerson School at Columbus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
New Emerson School at Columbus
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades K–5
138 students
| Measure | Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado | New Emerson School at Columbus Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #668 of 993 | #30 of 993 |
| National rank | #36512 of 50,301 | #4846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 289 | 138 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 72% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Emerson School at Columbus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 33.1).
- •New Emerson School at Columbus does better on math proficiency (72% vs 22%).
- •New Emerson School at Columbus does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.3).
- •Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School is the larger school with 289 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 Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School better than New Emerson School at Columbus?
On the Success Index (US), New Emerson School at Columbus ranks higher (80.3 vs 33.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School and New Emerson School at Columbus?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School: 289. New Emerson School at Columbus: 138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School and New Emerson School at Columbus rank in Colorado?
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School is 668th of 993 and New Emerson School at Columbus is 30th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).