- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lochbuie, CO
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080492006743
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Ridge Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 440
- students enrolled
Meadow Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Weld County School District Re-3j · Colorado
NCES ID 080492006743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Meadow Ridge Elementary School shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 080492006743 · Lochbuie, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 16.9:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Weld Central Senior High School (651 students)
Meadow Ridge Elementary School shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Meadow Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weld Central S
Weld Central Senior High School
651 students
- This school
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
440 students
- Weld Central M
Weld Central Middle School
403 students
- Hoff Elementar
Hoff Elementary School
338 students
- Hudson Element
Hudson Elementary School
303 students
- Lochbuie Eleme 239
Lochbuie Elementary School
239 students
What this shows Meadow Ridge Elementary School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Ridge Elementary School compares
Meadow Ridge Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Colorado - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,061
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
White 28.6%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Meadow Ridge Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weld County School District Re-3j reports $13,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weld Central Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weld Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoff Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lochbuie Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lochbuie, CO. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
32.2% of students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Ridge Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Lochbuie, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Weld County School District Re-3j?
Besides Meadow Ridge Elementary School, Weld County School District Re-3j also operates Weld Central Senior High School (651 students), Weld Central Middle School (403 students), and Hoff Elementary School (338 students). See the Weld County School District Re-3j district page for the complete list.