Maple Grove Elementary School

3085 Alkire Street
Golden, CO 80401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maple Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maple Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Maple Grove Elementary School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
327 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Maple Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maple Grove Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#155 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Maple Grove Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maple Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maple Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Maple Grove Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Maple Grove Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Maple Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Maple Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Maple Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
89%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Maple Grove Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Maple Grove Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Maple Grove Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maple Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maple Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maple Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Maple Grove Elementary School is ranked #155 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Maple Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Maple Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stober Elementary School, Kyffin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Maple Grove Elementary School?
327 students attend Maple Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Maple Grove Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple Grove Elementary School?
Maple Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Maple Grove Elementary School offer ?
Maple Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Maple Grove Elementary School part of?
Maple Grove Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Maple Grove Elementary School located?
Maple Grove Elementary School is located in the Applewood West neighborhood of Golden, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Applewood West.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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