Meeker Elementary School

Summary:

Meeker Elementary School is a public elementary school in Greeley, Colorado, serving 377 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Greeley School District No. 6, which is ranked 97 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meeker Elementary stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (61.54%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 54.52% to 80.68% Hispanic. Academically, Meeker consistently underperforms the district and state, with only 26.3% of students proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 44.1% statewide. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 17.1 over the past three years, yet a very high percentage of students (71.82% to 76.39%) receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high economic disadvantage.

Meeker Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Colorado elementary schools, with a 1-star rating for most of the past decade. This suggests the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education, particularly for its diverse, economically disadvantaged student population. While nearby Monfort Elementary, Maplewood Elementary, and other Greeley schools also have relatively low performance, Meeker consistently ranks lower, indicating it may be facing unique challenges that the other schools are not.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2221 28th Avenue
       Greeley, CO  80634-7650


(970) 348-2000

District: GreeleySchool District No. 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
779th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,888 Help


Students who attend Meeker Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Brentwood Middle School
High:    Greeley West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  377

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.5%
White:
33.2%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meeker Elementary School ranks worse than 82.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 8th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.09. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Meeker Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the GreeleySchool District No. 6.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meeker Elementary School is $15,888, which is the highest among 20 elementary schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meeker Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meeker Elementary School 779th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Meeker Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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GreeleySchool District No. 6:

SchoolDigger ranks GreeleySchool District No. 6 97th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meeker Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Meeker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.93 384th 808 52.5%
2005 39.25 552nd 823 32.9%
2006 38.64 544th 829 34.4%
2007 41.85 543rd 852 36.3%
2008 44.14 529th 849 37.7%
2009 42.83 559th 872 35.9%
2010 42.71 571st 925 38.3%
2011 31.70 682nd 935 27.1%
2012 28.42 702nd 935 24.9%
2013 32.00 686th 954 28.1%
2014 36.92 641st 962 33.4%
2015 42.64 496th 938 47.1%
2016 24.58 672nd 914 26.5%
2017 20.00 737th 929 20.7%
2018 19.56 732nd 917 20.2%
2019 14.39 849th 965 12.0%
2021 15.03 642nd 710 9.6%
2022 13.05 831st 921 9.8%
2023 16.20 786th 933 15.8%
2024 17.09 779th 943 17.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meeker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.02 272nd 332 18.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Meeker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.17 692nd 758 8.7%
2022 8.67 571st 595 4.0%
2023 7.78 626th 642 2.5%
2024 14.61 597th 684 12.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Meeker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.05 712th 764 6.8%
2022 11.82 548th 594 7.7%
2023 19.45 532nd 649 18.0%
2024 13.08 610th 683 10.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meeker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.74 172nd 270 36.3%
2023 34.32 132nd 197 33.0%
2024 24.15 199th 242 17.8%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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.

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Enrollment information for Meeker Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 503 3 18 36 1 n/a n/a 0 561
1989 483 5 16 45 2 n/a n/a 0 551
1990 515 5 12 45 1 n/a n/a 0 578
1991 468 4 6 49 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1992 484 4 2 47 3 n/a n/a 0 540
1993 444 5 3 49 1 n/a n/a 0 502
1994 418 6 6 47 1 n/a n/a 0 478
1995 395 1 6 76 6 n/a n/a 0 484
1996 395 1 6 76 6 n/a n/a 0 484
1997 392 3 11 80 5 n/a n/a 0 491
1998 380 11 9 95 3 n/a n/a 0 498
1999 385 12 11 96 4 n/a n/a 0 508
2000 412 12 8 107 3 n/a n/a 0 542
2001 385 12 5 107 3 n/a n/a 0 512
2002 385 11 5 138 3 n/a n/a 0 542
2003 385 11 5 138 3 n/a n/a 0 542
2004 371 17 6 133 4 n/a n/a 0 531
2005 348 16 10 156 11 n/a n/a 0 541
2006 329 16 7 185 6 n/a n/a 0 543
2007 317 14 10 199 9 n/a n/a 0 549
2008 340 18 7 228 7 n/a n/a 0 600
2009 340 17 6 241 5 n/a n/a 0 609
2010 400 15 5 188 4 n/a n/a 0 612
2011 307 4 4 296 4 1 11 0 627
2012 267 2 6 321 0 1 6 0 603
2013 192 4 4 255 0 1 6 0 462
2014 171 4 4 233 0 0 3 0 415
2015 177 6 11 256 0 0 8 0 458
2016 189 11 11 269 0 0 5 0 485
2017 201 11 4 275 0 0 5 0 496
2018 199 7 9 298 3 0 6 0 522
2019 190 13 12 298 1 0 4 0 518
2020 173 8 13 299 1 0 10 0 504
2021 169 11 8 283 1 0 11 0 483
2022 165 11 1 290 1 0 11 0 479
2023 125 6 1 232 2 0 11 0 377

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Meeker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 561 25.4 22.0 n/a
1989 551 23.9 23.0 4.9
1990 578 27.8 20.7 5.9
1991 527 27.2 19.3 5.3
1992 540 26.2 20.6 6.5
1993 502 24.2 20.7 15.1
1994 478 25.0 19.1 10.5
1995 484 23.5 20.6 13.2
1996 484 23.5 20.6 13.2
1997 491 24.6 20.0 11.2
1998 498 22.4 22.2 15.9
1999 508 27.3 18.6 13.2
2000 542 27.7 19.6 26.8
2001 512 29.0 17.7 24.2
2002 542 25.3 21.4 25.5
2003 542 25.3 21.4 25.5
2004 531 27.5 19.3 31.3
2005 541 26.3 20.6 36.4
2006 543 27.8 19.5 39.6
2007 549 28.4 19.3 46.6
2008 600 28.7 20.9 45.7
2009 609 30.3 20.1 45.6
2010 612 30.0 20.3 56
2011 627 28.7 21.8 60.6
2012 603 31.4 19.1 57.5
2013 462 27.7 16.6 69.7
2014 415 26.2 15.8 71.6
2015 458 24.0 19.0 72.5
2016 485 28.0 17.3 74.8
2017 496 28.6 17.3 75.6
2018 522 29.9 17.4 75.5
2019 518 28.1 18.4 72.2
2020 504 30.4 16.5 68.5
2021 483 28.1 17.1 72
2022 479 29.9 15.9 71.8
2023 377 27.0 13.9 76.4

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 Meeker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 561 25.4 22.0 n/a
1989 551 23.9 23.0 4.9
1990 578 27.8 20.7 5.9
1991 527 27.2 19.3 5.3
1992 540 26.2 20.6 6.5
1993 502 24.2 20.7 15.1
1994 478 25.0 19.1 10.5
1995 484 23.5 20.6 13.2
1996 484 23.5 20.6 13.2
1997 491 24.6 20.0 11.2
1998 498 22.4 22.2 15.9
1999 508 27.3 18.6 13.2
2000 542 27.7 19.6 26.8
2001 512 29.0 17.7 24.2
2002 542 25.3 21.4 25.5
2003 542 25.3 21.4 25.5
2004 531 27.5 19.3 31.3
2005 541 26.3 20.6 36.4
2006 543 27.8 19.5 39.6
2007 549 28.4 19.3 46.6
2008 600 28.7 20.9 45.7
2009 609 30.3 20.1 45.6
2010 612 30.0 20.3 56
2011 627 28.7 21.8 60.6
2012 603 31.4 19.1 57.5
2013 462 27.7 16.6 69.7
2014 415 26.2 15.8 71.6
2015 458 24.0 19.0 72.5
2016 485 28.0 17.3 74.8
2017 496 28.6 17.3 75.6
2018 522 29.9 17.4 75.5
2019 518 28.1 18.4 72.2
2020 504 30.4 16.5 68.5
2021 483 28.1 17.1 72
2022 479 29.9 15.9 71.8
2023 377 27.0 13.9 76.4

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 Meeker Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,208
2020 $11,416
2021 $12,145
2022 $12,795
2023 $15,888

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meeker Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 849th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 786th of 933 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meeker Elementary School)18.821
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)31.325.8
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Meeker Elementary School)23.224.2
 1%
   3rd Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)31.525.8
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meeker Elementary School)18.323.7
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)36.127.5
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Meeker Elementary School)4.813.6
 8.8%
   4th Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)21.718.4
 3.3%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Meeker Elementary School)17.611.1
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (GreeleySchool District No. 6)22.819.6
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meeker Elementary School)29.331.1
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)34.932.9
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Meeker Elementary School)23.720
 3.7%
   5th Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)21.823
 1.2%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meeker Elementary School)22.624.7
 2.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)34.730.4
 4.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Meeker Elementary School)17.119.3
 2.2%
   All Grades Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)21.719.4
 2.3%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students518377
 27.2%
African American136
 53.8%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian121
 91.7%
Hispanic298232
 22.1%
Pacific Islander00
White190125
 34.2%
Two or More Races411
 175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.2%76.4%
 4.2%


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Students who attend Meeker Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brentwood Middle School
High : Greeley West High School

Meeker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.4% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students at Meeker Elementary School are 62% Hispanic, 33% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 377 students attended Meeker Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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