Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meeker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meeker Elementary School serves the west part of Greeley, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 2 square miles. Most families in this zone can expect a typical drive time of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meeker Elementary School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Meeker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meeker Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1436 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue and White
School Mascot
Monty The Mountain Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meeker Elementary School's ranking?
Meeker Elementary School is ranked #1436 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Meeker Elementary School often compared to?
Meeker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martinez Elementary School, Salida Del Sol Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Meeker Elementary School?
475 students attend Meeker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Meeker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meeker Elementary School?
Meeker Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meeker Elementary School offer ?
Meeker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meeker Elementary School part of?
Meeker Elementary School is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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