How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Meridian Elementary School | Stargate Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BROOMFIELD, CO | THORNTON, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | other |
| Enrollment | 525 | 1,572 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 20.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.9% | — |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Meridian Elementary School | Stargate Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,916 | $14,916 |
| District | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | Adams 12 Five Star Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Meridian Elementary School | Stargate Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.6% | 47.8% |
| African American | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% | 10.7% |
| Asian | 5.5% | 30.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.1% | 10.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Meridian Elementary School | Stargate Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 20 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 262:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.0% | 15.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 13 | 9 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.