- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thornton, CO
Meadow Community School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080555002031
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Community School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools.
- #8 of 21
- schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Community School has class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Community School ranks #8 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080555002031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Meadow Community School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 080555002031 · Thornton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 21:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: York International (776 students)
Meadow Community School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Meadow Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Internati
York International
776 students
- Explore Pk-8
Explore Pk-8
557 students
- Trailside Acad
Trailside Academy
492 students
- Monterey Commu
Monterey Community School
440 students
- Clayton Partne
Clayton Partnership School
430 students
- This school
Meadow Community School
378 students
What this shows Meadow Community School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Community School compares
Meadow Community School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 55% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Colorado - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,482
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.7%
White 13.2%
Asian 5.8%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Meadow Community School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St reports $14,482 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York International | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explore Pk-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trailside Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton Partnership School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Community School
How many students attend Meadow Community School?
Meadow Community School has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Community School is 21:1, which is 27% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow Community School?
59.5% of students at Meadow Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Community School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Community School?
Meadow Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Meadow Community School rank among schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Community School ranks #8 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thornton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
Besides Meadow Community School, Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students), Explore Pk-8 (557 students), and Trailside Academy (492 students). See the Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St district page for the complete list.