Mesa County Valley School District 51
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 1,000 teachers and support staff are employed at Mesa County Valley School District 51. The Mesa County Valley School District 51 district's salary data presented below are obtained from several government sources as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Mesa County Valley School District 51 Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Grand Junction local area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $36,800 | $29,070-$43,380 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,660 | $39,990 - $65,250 |
| Middle School Teacher | $54,740 | $40,550 - $81,760 |
| High School Teacher | $57,350 | $39,910 - $82,710 |
| PE Teacher | $59,270 | $33,810 - $85,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Grand Junction, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below displays average salary ranges for special education teachers that work for Mesa County Valley School District 51 and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $58,830 | $40,500 - $80,870 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Grand Junction, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Grand Junction area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $98,640 | $80,650 - $133,950 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,690 | $38,990 - $82,510 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Grand Junction, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Mesa County Valley School District 51 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Colorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,260 | $11,590 |
| Administrators | $12,185 | $11,368 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Mesa County Valley School District 51 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Mesa County Valley School District 51. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Mesa County Valley School District 51 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,251 | 1,228 | 1,263 |
| Preschool Teachers | 79 | 78 | 13 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 81 | 83 | 92 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 543 | 529 | 625 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 547 | 539 | 533 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 64 | 64 | 89 |
| Teaching Assistants | 390 | 411 | 488 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Mesa County Valley School District 51 are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 680 | 680 | 724 |
| District Administrators | 25 | 22 | 22 |
| District Support Staff | 112 | 100 | 104 |
| School Administrators | 64 | 65 | 74 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 116 | 102 | 104 |
| Student Support Staff | 124 | 124 | 161 |
| Other Support Staff | 282 | 267 | 260 |
| Librarians | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 18 | 19 |
| Guidance Counselors | 81 | 70 | 65 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 54 | 43 | 42 |
Mesa County Valley School District 51 Schools
We have listed the 47 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Mesa County Valley School District 51 in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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Mesa County Valley School District 51 Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Clifton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Elementary School 3276 F Rd Clifton CO 81520 (970) 254-4760 |
PK-5 | 32 | 469 |
| Mount Garfield Middle School 3475 Front St Clifton CO 81520 (970) 254-4720 |
6-8 | 41 | 568 |
| Rocky Mountain Elementary School 3260 D1/2 Rd Clifton CO 81520 (970) 254-4900 |
PK-5 | 36 | 547 |
Teaching in Fruita
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruita 8/9 School 1835 J Rd Fruita CO 81521 (970) 254-6720 |
8-9 | 41 | 681 |
| Fruita Middle School 239 North Maple Fruita CO 81521 (970) 254-6570 |
6-7 | 37 | 577 |
| Fruita Monument High School 1815 Wildcat Ave Fruita CO 81521 (970) 254-6600 |
10-12 | 63 | 1,303 |
| Rim Rock Elementary School 1810 J 6 Rd Fruita CO 81521 (970) 254-6770 |
PK-5 | 32 | 645 |
| Shelledy Elementary School 353 North Mesa Fruita CO 81521 (970) 254-6460 |
PK-5 | 29 | 538 |
Teaching in Gateway
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway School One School Rd Gateway CO 81522 (970) 254-7080 |
PK-12 | 5 | 34 |
Teaching in Grand Junction
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Elementary School 2358 H Rd Grand Junction CO 81505 (970) 254-6400 |
PK-5 | 22 | 380 |
| Bookcliff Middle School 2935 Orchard Ave Grand Junction CO 81504 (970) 254-6220 |
6-8 | 40 | 569 |
| Broadway Elementary School 2248 Broadway Grand Junction CO 81503 (970) 254-6430 |
PK-5 | 12 | 202 |
| Central High School 3130 E1/2 Rd Grand Junction CO 81504 (970) 254-6200 |
9-12 | 85 | 1,462 |
| Chatfield Elementary School 3188 D1/2 Rd Grand Junction CO 81504 (970) 254-4930 |
PK-5 | 22 | 447 |
| Chipeta Elementary School 950 Chipeta Ave Grand Junction CO 81501 (970) 254-6825 |
PK-5 | 27 | 455 |
| Deep River School 600 North 14th St Grand Junction CO 81501 (970) 254-6850 |
KG-8 | 20 | 327 |
| Dos Rios Elementary School 265 Linden Ave Grand Junction CO 81503 (970) 254-7910 |
PK-5 | 24 | 409 |
| Dual Immersion Academy School 552 a West Main St Grand Junction CO 81501 (970) 254-6070 |
PK-5 | 17 | 286 |
| East Middle School 830 Gunnison Ave Grand Junction CO 81501 (970) 254-5020 |
6-8 | 29 | 475 |
| Fruitvale Elementary School 585 30 Rd Grand Junction CO 81504 (970) 254-5930 |
PK-5 | 28 | 478 |
| Grand Junction High School 1400 North 5th St Grand Junction CO 81501 (970) 254-6900 |
9-12 | 89 | 1,715 |
| Grand Mesa Middle School 585 311/2 Rd Grand Junction CO 81504 (970) 254-6270 |
6-8 | 41 | 622 |
| Grand Mesa Youth Services Center School 360 28 Rd Grand Junction CO 81501 (970) 242-8445 |
5-12 | 0.5 | 12 |
| Grande River Virtual Academy 2248 Broadway Grand Junction CO 81507 (970) 254-5343 |
KG-12 | 8 | 182 |
| Juniper Ridge Community School 640 241/2 Rd Grand Junction CO 81505 (970) 639-0884 |
KG-6 | 10 | 159 |
| Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School 2888 B1/2 Rd Grand Junction CO 81503 (970) 254-7940 |
PK-5 | 17 | 375 |
| Mesa Valley Vision Home and Community Program School 1401 North 1st St Grand Junction CO 81501 (970) 254-7202 |
KG-12 | 2 | 423 |
| Mesa View Elementary School 2967 B Rd Grand Junction CO 81503 (970) 254-7970 |
PK-5 | 23 | 424 |
| New Emerson School at Columbus 2660 Unaweep Ave Grand Junction CO 81503 (970) 254-6500 |
KG-5 | 7 | 143 |
| Nisley Elementary School 543 283/4 Rd Grand Junction CO 81501 (970) 254-5900 |
PK-5 | 30 | 496 |
| Orchard Avenue Elementary School 1800 Orchard Ave Grand Junction CO 81501 (970) 254-7560 |
PK-5 | 25 | 451 |
| Orchard Mesa Middle School 2736 C Rd Grand Junction CO 81503 (970) 254-6320 |
6-8 | 34 | 505 |
| Pear Park Elementary School 432 30 1/4 Rd Grand Junction CO 81504 (970) 254-5960 |
PK-5 | 26 | 492 |
| Pomona Elementary School 588 251/2 Rd Grand Junction CO 81505 (970) 254-4990 |
KG-5 | 22 | 383 |
| R-5 High School 310 North 7th St Grand Junction CO 81501 (970) 254-6880 |
6-12 | 20 | 190 |
| Redlands Middle School 2200 Broadway Grand Junction CO 81503 (970) 254-7000 |
6-8 | 36 | 583 |
| Scenic Elementary School 451 West Scenic Dr Grand Junction CO 81503 (970) 254-6370 |
KG-5 | 14 | 278 |
| Thunder Mountain Elementary School 3063 F1/2 Rd Grand Junction CO 81504 (970) 254-5870 |
PK-5 | 29 | 552 |
| Tope Elementary School 2220 North 7th St Grand Junction CO 81501 (970) 254-7070 |
PK-5 | 18 | 356 |
| West Middle School 123 West Orchard Ave Grand Junction CO 81505 (970) 254-5090 |
6-8 | 27 | 400 |
| Wingate Elementary School 351 South Camp Rd Grand Junction CO 81503 (970) 254-4960 |
PK-5 | 23 | 476 |
Teaching in Loma
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Elementary School 1360 13 Rd Loma CO 81524 (970) 254-6520 |
PK-5 | 14 | 311 |
Teaching in Palisade
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palisade High School 3679 G Rd Palisade CO 81526 (970) 254-4800 |
9-12 | 54 | 1,054 |
| Taylor Elementary School 689 Brentwood Dr Palisade CO 81526 (970) 254-4870 |
PK-5 | 22 | 424 |