How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School | Meadow Ridge Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brighton, CO | Lochbuie, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 672 | 440 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.5% | 51.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School | Meadow Ridge Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,854 | $13,061 |
| District | 27J Schools | Weld County School District RE-3J |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School | Meadow Ridge Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.7% | 28.6% |
| African American | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61.8% | 65.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 2.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School | Meadow Ridge Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 330:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.5% | 30.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 21 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.