Serving 833 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mead 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 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 833 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mead Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Mead Elementary School's student population of 833 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
833 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mead Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mead Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#353 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mead Elementary School's ranking?
Mead Elementary School is ranked #353 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mead Elementary School often compared to?
Mead Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Firestone Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mead Elementary School?
833 students attend Mead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mead Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mead Elementary School?
Mead Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mead Elementary School offer ?
Mead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mead Elementary School part of?
Mead Elementary School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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