Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meiklejohn Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Meiklejohn Elementary serves the northern part of Arvada, CO, covering an area of approximately 8.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meiklejohn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Meiklejohn Elementary School's student population of 521 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Meiklejohn Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meiklejohn Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#116 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meiklejohn Elementary School's ranking?
Meiklejohn Elementary School is ranked #116 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Meiklejohn Elementary School often compared to?
Meiklejohn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Elementary School, West Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Meiklejohn Elementary School?
521 students attend Meiklejohn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Meiklejohn Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meiklejohn Elementary School?
Meiklejohn Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meiklejohn Elementary School offer ?
Meiklejohn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meiklejohn Elementary School part of?
Meiklejohn Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Meiklejohn Elementary School located?
Meiklejohn Elementary School is located in the Village Of Five Parks neighborhood of Arvada, CO.
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