Chatfield Elementary School
Grand Junction, CO · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Chatfield Elementary School is a elementary school located in Grand Junction, Colorado. The school serves 401 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 59/100 (C), Chatfield Elementary School performs at the state average for Colorado. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Other Schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Frequently Asked Questions
Chatfield Elementary School has a DataScore of 59/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Chatfield Elementary School has 401 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1.
Yes, Chatfield Elementary School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +38, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Chatfield Elementary School is part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 in Grand Junction, Colorado. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.