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Appleton Elementary School

2358 H RD, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505

Top 25% School in Colorado

Ranked 79 of 239 in Colorado

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About Appleton Elementary School

Among Elementary Schools in within Colorado, Appleton Elementary School in colorado regularly emerges among the best choices, noted for its high academics and family-oriented approach to learning. Appleton serves PK-5 children ages under the Mesa County Valley School District 51 with approximately 450 students, of which 18:1 is the approximate student:teacher ratio. The approximate demographic of students is 80% White and 20% minority which is a vibrant group of students that will certainly benefit from meaningful and engaged learning experiences. Approximately half and slightly more of children are academically proficient; with 51% in math and 52% in reading, both above the district average. The district allocates approximately $12,000 per student which supports the general literacy and numeracy programs. Appleton is in Grand Junction in the area of 81505 and located near a median home value of approximately $430,000 with an engaged parent group.

Appleton Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2358 H RD, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505

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Phone

(970) 254-6400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 52% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
447
Total Students
$58557
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 79 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Appleton Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM – 3:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 78.6%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 16.3%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 3.3%
Native Am. 0%
White
78.6%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
16.3%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
3.3%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 447
48.1%
215 Female
51.9%
232 Male

Student Population

447 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

444 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Appleton Elementary School is ranked at #277 in the state, which highlights its efforts toward academic excellence and student academic growth across significant performance areas.

FAQ

Q1. What special programs make Appleton Elementary different?

Ans. Appleton Elementary is known for its strong literacy programs, character education programs, and chances for students to be leaders that encourage responsibility and teamwork.

Q2. Does Appleton Elementary offer advanced or gifted academic programs?

Ans. Yes, the school finds and helps gifted students through advanced reading groups, enrichment activities, and district-wide programs that speed up learning.

Q3. What does Appleton Elementary do to keep students safe on campus?

Ans. To keep the school a safe place to learn, it follows district safety rules, keeps secure entry systems in place, and regularly holds safety drills.

Q4. Are partnerships with the community a part of Appleton Elementary's culture?

Ans. Of course. The school works with libraries, universities, and other groups in the area to give students more resources for learning and mentoring programs.

Q5. What kinds of transportation do Appleton Elementary students have?

Ans. Based on where they live, students can use district-run buses. There are also parent drop-off zones that are safe and easy to get to.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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