Enrollment
166
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080234006495
Meadowood Child Development Center — Aurora, CO
Federal NCES profile for Meadowood Child Development Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
110:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+551% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowood Child Development Center compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Meadowood Child Development Center reports 166 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 110:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 551% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 592% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 166 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a spends $19,113 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.4% from local sources (property taxes), 41.1% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Meadowood Child Development Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 110:1 | ▲ 551% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 20% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
110:1
students per teacher
— 551% above state mean
Top 100% in Colorado — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$19,113
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 166 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 166 Top 20% in Colorado — larger than 80% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 110:1 +551% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080234006495
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
African American 26.5%
White 13.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 166:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, which includes Meadowood Child Development Center.
$19,113
Per student
-9%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 41.1%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,078
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,527
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
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Frequently asked questions about Meadowood Child Development Center
How many students attend Meadowood Child Development Center?
Meadowood Child Development Center has 166 students enrolled. It is a other school in AURORA, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowood Child Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowood Child Development Center is 110:1, which is 551% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 592% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowood Child Development Center?
The largest demographic group at Meadowood Child Development Center is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in AURORA, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowood Child Development Center?
Meadowood Child Development Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.