Is Meadowlark School a good school?

Yes. Meadowlark School ranks in the top 9.8% of Colorado elementary schools.

How many students attend Meadowlark School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 754 students attended Meadowlark School.

What is the racial makeup of Meadowlark School?

Students at Meadowlark School are 69% White, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Meadowlark School attend?

Students who attend Meadowlark School usually go on to attend: High : Centaurus High School

Meadowlark School

Summary:

Meadowlark School is an exceptional elementary and middle school (grades PK-8) located in Erie, Colorado, part of the highly-rated Boulder Valley School District. With 725 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, Meadowlark consistently outperforms state and district averages, ranking among the top 20% of Colorado elementary schools.

Meadowlark School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 70.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 57.2% in math, compared to 63.2% and 53.5% for the district, and 44.1% and 34.2% for the state. The school also boasts a more diverse student population than nearby schools like Red Hawk Elementary and Aspen Ridge Preparatory. Meadowlark's exceptional science proficiency, with 71.8% of 5th graders and 63.6% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

While Meadowlark School outperforms its peers, it is not the only high-performing school in the area. Nearby schools like Erie Elementary, Highlands Elementary, and Black Rock Elementary also demonstrate strong academic results, with many ranking in the top 15% of Colorado elementary schools. Meadowlark's consistent improvement, from a 3-star rating in 2018-2019 to a 5-star rating in 2021-2022 and 2023-2024, indicates the school's commitment to enhancing the educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

2300 Sweet Meadow Lane
Erie, CO 80516

(720) 561-5104

District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

SchoolDigger Rank:
92^nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,093

Students who attend Meadowlark School usually attend:

High:

Centaurus High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 754

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.5%

Two or more races:

11.0%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meadowlark School ranks better than 90.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 12^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.5. (See more...)

Compare Details Meadowlark School ranks better than 92% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.92. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.5%), two or more races (11%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadowlark School is 18.6. 33 elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadowlark School is $17,093. 33 elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadowlark School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadowlark School 92^nd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Meadowlark School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Meadowlark School 39^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Meadowlark School in the ranking list.)

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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2:

SchoolDigger ranks Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 4^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Meadowlark School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	67.04	297^th	965	69.2%
2021	75.83	184^th	710	74.1%
2022	88.17	85^th	921	90.8%
2023	82.62	140^th	933	85.0%
2024	88.50	92^nd	943	90.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Meadowlark School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	60.07	278^th	758	63.3%
2021	74.69	96^th	351	72.6%
2022	77.92	107^th	595	82.0%
2023	74.66	146^th	642	77.3%
2024	82.35	95^th	684	86.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Meadowlark School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	64.24	233^rd	764	69.5%
2021	81.07	69^th	352	80.4%
2022	85.98	65^th	594	89.1%
2023	75.55	138^th	649	78.7%
2024	84.35	84^th	683	87.7%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Meadowlark School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	42.79	339^th	596	43.1%
2021	70.97	87^th	288	69.8%
2022	77.83	84^th	454	81.5%
2023	65.80	164^th	525	68.8%
2024	79.05	78^th	539	85.5%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Meadowlark School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	59.14	126^th	369	65.9%
2022	81.92	60^th	448	86.6%
2023	79.75	83^rd	480	82.7%
2024	89.92	39^th	485	92.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Meadowlark School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	70.97	77^th	326	76.4%
2023	67.57	103^rd	363	71.6%
2024	91.39	21^st	350	94.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Meadowlark School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	75.53	73^rd	343	78.7%
2021	53.74	103^rd	249	58.6%
2022	81.96	40^th	328	87.8%
2023	79.87	53^rd	356	85.1%
2024	83.55	44^th	357	87.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Meadowlark School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	72.37	58^th	265	78.1%
2023	63.66	85^th	286	70.3%
2024	80.00	43^rd	273	84.2%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Meadowlark School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	357	2	20	56	0	0	31	466
2019	447	4	36	72	0	1	49	609
2020	488	6	52	75	1	1	57	680
2021	481	3	56	66	1	1	54	662
2022	482	2	61	55	1	0	67	668
2023	503	8	67	63	0	0	84	725
2024	524	10	64	72	1	0	83	754

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meadowlark School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	466	27.0	17.2	8.6
2019	609	33.4	18.2	7.1
2020	680	36.3	18.6	8.7
2021	662	37.9	17.4	7.4
2022	668	37.6	17.7	6.7
2023	725	39.9	18.1	9.5
2024	754	40.3	18.6	11.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Meadowlark School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	466	27.0	17.2	8.6
2019	609	33.4	18.2	7.1
2020	680	36.3	18.6	8.7
2021	662	37.9	17.4	7.4
2022	668	37.6	17.7	6.7
2023	725	39.9	18.1	9.5
2024	754	40.3	18.6	11.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Meadowlark School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,310
2020	$13,905
2021	$14,533
2022	$15,930
2023	$17,093

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadowlark School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 297^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 140^th of 933 Elementary schools	15.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meadowlark School)	67.3	57.5	9.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	59.2	58.5	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Meadowlark School)	51.8	58	6.2%
3rd Grade Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	54.8	60.2	5.4%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meadowlark School)	55.1	60.5	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	64.4	61.6	2.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Meadowlark School)	33.3	54.3	21%
4th Grade Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	49.3	49.9	0.6%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meadowlark School)	56.4	71.2	14.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	65.2	67	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Meadowlark School)	41.8	63	21.2%
5th Grade Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	53.2	59.1	5.9%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Meadowlark School)	60.7	72.1	11.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	58.7	60.9	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Meadowlark School)	43.9	44.3	0.4%
7th Grade Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	47.4	40.7	6.7%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meadowlark School)	58.8	63	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	61.1	60.8	0.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Meadowlark School)	40.9	52.5	11.6%
All Grades Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)	50	50.6	0.6%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	609	725	19%
African American	4	8	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	36	67	86.1%
Hispanic	72	63	12.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	447	503	12.5%
Two or More Races	49	84	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.1%	9.5%	2.5%

Schools Near Meadowlark School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Meadowlark School	Public	PK, KG-8	2300 Sweet Meadow Lane	Erie	80516	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-5104	754	40	18.6	11.1%	524 (69.5%)	10 (1.3%)	72 (9.5%)	64 (8.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (11.0%)	88.5	92^nd of 943 public elementary schools	90.2%		82.6	140^th of 933 public elementary schools	85.0%	48	76.5	60.7	74.7	79.2	67.2	68.4	70.9	57.4	47.2	68.4	66.7	52.3	50.9	57.2	71.8	63.6	$17,093
Red Hawk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Telleen Ave.	Erie	80516	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 774-2700	605	32	18.7	10.4%	497 (82.1%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (7.4%)	35 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.5%)	72.9	236^th of 943 public elementary schools	75.0%		83.5	134^th of 933 public elementary schools	85.6%	102	58.0	57.4	62.4				59.2	43.6	46.8	54.3				48.1	50.5		$14,217
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School	Public, Charter	K-8	705 Austin Avenue	Erie	80516	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	Yes	No	No	No	(720) 242-6225	548	38	14.4	8.6%	451 (82.3%)	5 (0.9%)	42 (7.7%)	25 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.4%)	48.4	463^rd of 943 public elementary schools	50.9%		61.7	331^st of 933 public elementary schools	64.5%	132	48.3	43.3	31.7	43.1	55.3	33.3	42.7	58.6	38.2	34.4	29.7	55.3	38.2	41.9	27.1	24.1	$11,367
Erie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4137 E County Line Rd.	Erie	80516	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 828-3395	450	27	16.6	18.0%	319 (70.9%)	3 (0.7%)	72 (16.0%)	30 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.8%)	88.7	89^th of 943 public elementary schools	90.6%		86.1	106^th of 933 public elementary schools	88.6%	17	63.2	66.7	71.7				66.9	60.9	57.4	67.9				62.0	74.5		$15,595
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 E. Baseline Road	Lafayette	80026	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 561-7800	488	30	16.1	45.3%	145 (29.7%)	3 (0.6%)	322 (66.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.5%)	66.5	299^th of 943 public elementary schools	68.3%		65.9	287^th of 933 public elementary schools	69.2%	12	52.1	64.4	50.8				55.3	47.0	46.0	41.9				45.0	49.2		$21,193
Lafayette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 North Bermont Avenue	Lafayette	80026	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-8900	480	26	18.4	23.1%	349 (72.7%)	1 (0.2%)	79 (16.5%)	11 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.9%)	81.9	153^rd of 943 public elementary schools	83.8%		80.2	163^rd of 933 public elementary schools	82.5%	10	54.5	65.0	71.4				63.9	60.6	46.3	57.1				54.2	62.3		$19,276
Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	475 Highlands Circle	Erie	80516	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 776-6200	474	27	17.4	12.2%	312 (65.8%)	11 (2.3%)	73 (15.4%)	42 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.6%)	84.8	123^rd of 943 public elementary schools	87.0%		86.1	107^th of 933 public elementary schools	88.5%	16	63.8	62.5	72.7				65.1	58.0	50.8	63.6				56.3	75.8		$16,101
Alicia Sanchez International School	Public	PK, KG-5	655 Sir Galahad Drive	Lafayette	80026	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 561-7300	320	27	12.0	75.3%	80 (25.0%)	6 (1.9%)	209 (65.3%)	13 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	20.6	736^th of 943 public elementary schools	22.0%		16.4	782^nd of 933 public elementary schools	16.2%	46	8.9	25.0	30.8				22.0	12.2	20.4	29.6				21.1	29.1		$23,629
Soaring Heights Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	3280 County Road 5	Erie	80516	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 702-8020	1,254	73	17.2	10.2%	959 (76.5%)	10 (0.8%)	170 (13.6%)	59 (4.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.3%)	86.7	110^th of 943 public elementary schools	88.3%		82.4	144^th of 933 public elementary schools	84.6%	34	61.2	66.3	60.7	63.3	64.6	69.8	64.5	61.9	62.6	69.7	59.2	49.2	53.4	58.5	62.8	52.4	$13,518
Ryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1405 Centaur Village Drive	Lafayette	80026	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-7000	458	29	15.7	31.4%	300 (65.5%)	3 (0.7%)	97 (21.2%)	20 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (7.9%)	53.9	414^th of 943 public elementary schools	56.1%		59.7	348^th of 933 public elementary schools	62.7%	66	41.5	52.4	46.6				47.1	33.3	39.7	41.1				38.4	42.5		$20,385

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