- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meeker, CO
Meeker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meeker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080561000965
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meeker Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Meeker · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Meeker Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meeker Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Meeker, CO.
School address
District: Meeker School District Re1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080561000965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Meeker Elementary School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 080561000965 · Meeker, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 12.4:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Meeker High School (224 students)
Meeker Elementary School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Meeker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Meeker Elementary School
285 students
- Meeker High Sc
Meeker High School
224 students
- Barone Middle
Barone Middle School
163 students
What this shows Meeker Elementary School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meeker Elementary School compares
Meeker Elementary 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 19% in Colorado - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,649
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Meeker Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Meeker School District Re1 reports $13,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meeker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeker High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barone Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meeker Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meeker Elementary School
How many students attend Meeker Elementary School?
Meeker Elementary School has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meeker, CO. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meeker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meeker Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meeker Elementary School?
33.6% of students at Meeker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meeker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meeker Elementary School is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Meeker, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meeker Elementary School?
Meeker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meeker Elementary School rank among public schools in Meeker?
By Resource Investment Index, Meeker Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Meeker, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Meeker School District Re1?
Besides Meeker Elementary School, Meeker School District Re1 also operates Meeker High School (224 students) and Barone Middle School (163 students). See the Meeker School District Re1 district page for the complete list.