Meadow Ridge Elementary School serves 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meadow Ridge Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Meadow Ridge Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
57%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
35%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
376 students attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Meadow Ridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Meadow Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Meadow Ridge Elementary School part of?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School is part of Weld County School District Re-3j.
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