Enrollment
285
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meeker Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meeker Elementary School
Meeker Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Meeker, Colorado, enrolling 285 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.6% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 285 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 286 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #101.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 570 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Meeker School District Re1 spends $12,727 per pupil, 22% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Meeker School District Re1 also operates Meeker High School (224 students) and Barone Middle School (163 students) alongside Meeker Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Meeker Elementary School compares
Meeker Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,727
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meeker School District Re1, which includes Meeker Elementary School.
$12,727
Per student
-22%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.9%
State 31.1%
Federal 6.0%
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.
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
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~285 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Meeker on the city page.
Is Meeker Elementary School a good school?
Meeker Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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