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Maple Grove Elementary School

Summary:

Maple Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Golden, Colorado, serving 327 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35 out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating.

Maple Grove Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in CMAS/Science, CMAS/English Language Arts, and CMAS/Math. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 88.69% of students identifying as white, which is higher than nearby schools like Eiber Elementary and Peak Expeditionary - Pennington. Maple Grove Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 20-30% of Colorado elementary schools, with strong performance across different student groups.

Compared to other high-performing schools in the area, such as Fairmount Elementary and Kyffin Elementary, Maple Grove Elementary's academic performance is on par, suggesting a concentration of excellent elementary education in the Golden/Wheat Ridge region. The school also has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 8.59% to 9.88% over the past three school years, which is lower than some nearby schools with higher percentages of students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3085 Alkire Street
       Golden, CO  80401-1626

(303) 982-5808

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
151st of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,143 Help


Students who attend Maple Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bell Middle School
    Everitt Middle School
High:    Golden High School
    Wheat Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  327

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.7%
Hispanic:
5.8%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Maple Grove Elementary School ranks better than 84% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 20th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.09. (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.
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Compare Details Maple Grove Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maple Grove Elementary School is $15,143. 52 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maple Grove Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Maple Grove Elementary School 151st of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Maple Grove Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maple Grove Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Maple Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 93.50 17th 808 97.9%
2005 89.60 42nd 823 94.9%
2006 89.18 48th 829 94.2%
2007 85.71 77th 852 91.0%
2008 84.29 104th 849 87.8%
2009 83.83 111th 872 87.3%
2010 88.31 75th 925 91.9%
2011 87.82 78th 935 91.7%
2012 79.43 165th 935 82.4%
2013 80.45 159th 954 83.3%
2014 80.23 165th 962 82.8%
2015 80.13 159th 938 83.0%
2016 79.66 154th 914 83.2%
2017 78.78 167th 929 82.0%
2018 76.35 191st 917 79.2%
2019 72.38 242nd 965 74.9%
2021 64.55 268th 710 62.3%
2022 83.27 128th 921 86.1%
2023 83.18 135th 933 85.5%
2024 82.09 151st 943 84.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Maple Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.89 142nd 690 79.4%
2023 72.35 163rd 642 74.6%
2024 75.87 127th 684 81.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Maple Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.01 222nd 693 68.0%
2023 80.27 108th 649 83.4%
2024 75.07 151st 683 77.9%
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Rank History for White students at Maple Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.48 255th 596 57.2%
2023 79.89 67th 525 87.2%
2024 74.54 106th 539 80.3%
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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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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Open Quote Maple Grove is simply outstanding. The teachers and supporting staff are amazing. My son was hoplessly behind in reading and writing after spending his Pre - 1st grade years at other Jeffco and private schools. His teacher, Mrs. Filce was able to completely change the trajectory of his developement in these subjects inside of the first half of the school year. Maple Grove has another shining star in its Principle, Mr. Stone. A Harvard graduate and it shows. Mr. Stone is heavily involved in all aspects of the school and community. He has been instrumental in the implimentation and rollout of some pretty amazing new teaching techniques statewide and works hard to keep families up to date on relevant issues. He is always available to help and is activily involved in the day to day. If your kids go to Maple Grove you will see Mr. Stone every single day even if you are just dropping them off or picking them up from school. The student to teacher ratio is good and if you ask around the Applewood, Golden and Wheat Ridge area you are certain to hear good things. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 5, 2013

Open Quote I would NOT recommend this school especially if your child requires extra help. IEPs are NOT followed!! My daughter loved school until she attended Maple Grove Elementary. Her teacher was mean to her and refused to follow her IEP. Instead of helping my daughter, she would stick her in a corner and not let her participate. The teacher ignored my phone calls and emails. The principal is worthless. He refused to intervene!! Thankfully my daughter will not be attending Maple Grove in the fall. Unfortunately she is not excited about starting school this fall. She is afraid she will get another mean teacher.
The student ratio is much higher than the school websites claim. The ratio is closer to 26:1. Even though taxes were raised to increase school funding, it is not being used to reduce the teacher:student ratio like it was supposed to be. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Maple Grove Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 341 0 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1989 366 0 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1990 335 0 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1991 346 0 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1992 379 0 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1993 382 0 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1994 380 2 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1995 421 0 12 20 2 n/a n/a 0 455
1996 421 0 12 20 2 n/a n/a 0 455
1997 357 0 10 12 2 n/a n/a 0 381
1998 363 0 9 15 1 n/a n/a 0 388
1999 350 0 10 16 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2000 343 0 8 16 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2001 337 1 8 13 1 n/a n/a 0 360
2002 313 2 10 22 4 n/a n/a 0 351
2003 313 2 10 22 4 n/a n/a 0 351
2004 335 7 12 24 3 n/a n/a 0 381
2005 335 9 11 29 5 n/a n/a 0 389
2006 346 8 11 24 7 n/a n/a 0 396
2007 342 9 11 27 7 n/a n/a 0 396
2008 342 9 8 30 3 n/a n/a 0 392
2009 357 7 7 22 2 n/a n/a 0 395
2010 371 6 6 24 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2011 332 0 10 32 7 0 12 0 393
2012 339 0 10 38 4 0 15 0 406
2013 336 0 8 26 1 0 12 0 383
2014 318 0 3 25 1 0 11 0 358
2015 325 2 3 21 1 0 10 0 362
2016 332 4 2 22 0 0 10 0 370
2017 339 6 2 23 1 0 18 0 389
2018 309 4 1 24 1 0 21 0 360
2019 277 5 3 21 1 0 18 0 325
2020 284 4 5 20 2 0 22 0 337
2021 290 1 8 23 1 0 11 0 334
2022 281 1 10 20 2 0 12 0 326
2023 290 1 7 19 1 0 9 0 327

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 Maple Grove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 352 16.3 21.5 n/a
1989 377 16.3 23.1 0.5
1990 351 17.1 20.5 2.8
1991 364 16.1 22.6 2.5
1992 398 17.2 23.1 2.5
1993 403 17.6 22.9 2.7
1994 405 17.0 23.8 5.2
1995 455 19.1 23.8 5.1
1996 455 19.1 23.8 5.1
1997 381 18.6 20.5 3.9
1998 388 15.8 24.6 3.4
1999 377 20.2 18.7 2.9
2000 368 17.9 20.6 2.7
2001 360 17.9 20.1 2.5
2002 351 21.4 16.4 3.7
2003 351 21.4 16.4 3.7
2004 381 23.3 16.4 4.5
2005 389 21.5 18.1 5.1
2006 396 26.9 14.7 6.3
2007 396 23.5 16.9 7.1
2008 392 25.0 15.7 8.2
2009 395 24.0 16.5 6.3
2010 408 24.5 16.6 6.9
2011 393 23.4 16.7 6.4
2012 406 21.6 18.7 12.3
2013 383 20.6 18.5 9.9
2014 358 21.1 16.9 9.8
2015 362 20.0 18.1 10.5
2016 370 20.0 18.5 11.1
2017 389 21.2 18.3 15.9
2018 360 21.4 16.8 11.4
2019 325 18.3 17.7 9.5
2020 337 18.9 17.8 7.7
2021 334 21.2 15.6 9.9
2022 326 20.0 16.3 8.6
2023 327 21.1 15.4 9.8

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 Maple Grove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 352 16.3 21.5 n/a
1989 377 16.3 23.1 0.5
1990 351 17.1 20.5 2.8
1991 364 16.1 22.6 2.5
1992 398 17.2 23.1 2.5
1993 403 17.6 22.9 2.7
1994 405 17.0 23.8 5.2
1995 455 19.1 23.8 5.1
1996 455 19.1 23.8 5.1
1997 381 18.6 20.5 3.9
1998 388 15.8 24.6 3.4
1999 377 20.2 18.7 2.9
2000 368 17.9 20.6 2.7
2001 360 17.9 20.1 2.5
2002 351 21.4 16.4 3.7
2003 351 21.4 16.4 3.7
2004 381 23.3 16.4 4.5
2005 389 21.5 18.1 5.1
2006 396 26.9 14.7 6.3
2007 396 23.5 16.9 7.1
2008 392 25.0 15.7 8.2
2009 395 24.0 16.5 6.3
2010 408 24.5 16.6 6.9
2011 393 23.4 16.7 6.4
2012 406 21.6 18.7 12.3
2013 383 20.6 18.5 9.9
2014 358 21.1 16.9 9.8
2015 362 20.0 18.1 10.5
2016 370 20.0 18.5 11.1
2017 389 21.2 18.3 15.9
2018 360 21.4 16.8 11.4
2019 325 18.3 17.7 9.5
2020 337 18.9 17.8 7.7
2021 334 21.2 15.6 9.9
2022 326 20.0 16.3 8.6
2023 327 21.1 15.4 9.8

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 Maple Grove Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,877
2020 $12,326
2021 $12,009
2022 $13,207
2023 $15,143

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Maple Grove Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 242nd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 135th of 933 Elementary schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maple Grove Elementary School)43.164
 20.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)46.348.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Maple Grove Elementary School)38.570
 31.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)45.748.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Maple Grove Elementary School)80.471
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)5653.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Maple Grove Elementary School)52.935.5
 17.4%
   4th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.539.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Maple Grove Elementary School)53.160
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)41.641.6
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Maple Grove Elementary School)65.375.6
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)53.655.6
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Maple Grove Elementary School)5153.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.441.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maple Grove Elementary School)61.270.1
 8.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Maple Grove Elementary School)46.751.6
 4.9%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   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 Students325327
 0.6%
African American51
 80%
American Indian11
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic2119
 9.5%
Pacific Islander00
White277290
 4.7%
Two or More Races189
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.5%9.8%
 0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maple Grove Elementary School

Students who attend Maple Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bell Middle School
Middle : Everitt Middle School
High : Golden High School
High : Wheat Ridge High School

Maple Grove Elementary School ranks 151st of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Maple Grove Elementary School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended Maple Grove Elementary School.


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