Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ute Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: UTE MEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the eastern part of Littleton, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families within this zone are typically 5-10 minutes away from the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge located 1.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ute Meadows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ute Meadows Elementary School's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ute Meadows Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ute Meadows Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#329 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)9.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ute Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Ute Meadows Elementary School is ranked #329 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Ute Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Ute Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shaffer Elementary School, Bradford K8 South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ute Meadows Elementary School?
374 students attend Ute Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ute Meadows Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ute Meadows Elementary School?
Ute Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ute Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Ute Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ute Meadows Elementary School part of?
Ute Meadows Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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