Ute Meadows Elementary School

Summary:

Ute Meadows Elementary School is a public school in Littleton, Colorado that serves around 400 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, Ute Meadows consistently outperforms district and state averages on academic assessments, ranking among the top 10% of Colorado elementary schools.

Ute Meadows' academic excellence is evident in its strong performance on CMAS tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 73.8% of Ute Meadows students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51.8% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In Math, 63.7% of Ute Meadows students were proficient or better, compared to 40.7% for the district and 34.2% for the state. This consistent academic achievement has earned Ute Meadows a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and the 68th spot out of 943 Colorado elementary schools.

While Ute Meadows has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a high percentage of White students and low percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the school has seen a slight increase in racial diversity in recent years. This trend is worth monitoring to ensure Ute Meadows continues to meet the needs of its evolving student body. Compared to nearby schools like Bradford K8 South and Shaffer Elementary School, Ute Meadows outperforms most in academic metrics, though some local schools also demonstrate strong performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 11050 West Meadows Drive
       Littleton, CO  80127-2871


(303) 982-4044

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,982 Help


Students who attend Ute Meadows Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Deer Creek Middle School
High:    Chatfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  400

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.5%
Hispanic:
12.0%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ute Meadows Elementary School ranks better than 92.8% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 11th 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 91.05. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Ute Meadows Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ute Meadows Elementary School is $14,982. 55 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ute Meadows Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ute Meadows Elementary School 68th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Ute Meadows Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Ute Meadows Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ute Meadows Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.87 87th 808 89.2%
2005 78.69 154th 823 81.3%
2006 84.09 97th 829 88.3%
2007 75.92 191st 852 77.6%
2008 74.08 208th 849 75.5%
2009 76.47 189th 872 78.3%
2010 82.64 137th 925 85.2%
2011 83.19 133rd 935 85.8%
2012 91.35 41st 935 95.6%
2013 87.80 80th 954 91.6%
2014 89.83 56th 962 94.2%
2015 93.48 46th 938 95.1%
2016 95.45 24th 914 97.4%
2017 93.78 41st 929 95.6%
2018 91.20 60th 917 93.5%
2019 85.83 110th 965 88.6%
2021 61.75 294th 710 58.6%
2022 75.40 209th 921 77.3%
2023 76.01 196th 933 79.0%
2024 91.05 68th 943 92.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Ute Meadows Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.68 103rd 690 85.1%
2019 80.44 116th 758 84.7%
2022 67.69 176th 595 70.4%
2023 62.97 213th 642 66.8%
2024 83.09 92nd 684 86.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ute Meadows Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.31 33rd 693 95.2%
2019 81.29 115th 764 84.9%
2022 66.55 185th 594 68.9%
2023 71.66 169th 649 74.0%
2024 90.27 46th 683 93.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ute Meadows Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.80 57th 337 83.1%
2021 30.48 239th 288 17.0%
2022 51.93 223rd 454 50.9%
2023 50.52 258th 525 50.9%
2024 76.90 93rd 539 82.7%
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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.

Ute Meadows Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, July 9, 2023

Open Quote My 3rd grader tested out of the 4th grade in first quarter of her 3rd grade year. They dumb everything down to the slowest kid. She’s so bored and spends her time “helping the slow kids” Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, January 12, 2015

Open Quote Teacher quality is not consistent. As is typical with most schools, the principal is most worried about his bonus as a result of standardized testing. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 16, 2014

Open Quote Ute Meadows is a dream come true! Everything I ever could have hoped for in a school for my children, I have found at Ute. Great Principal, awesome teachers, kind children and a wonderful close knit community. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ute Meadows Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 682 3 9 21 2 n/a n/a 0 717
1989 778 3 15 26 2 n/a n/a 0 824
1990 880 4 24 21 2 n/a n/a 0 931
1991 604 3 17 24 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1992 728 5 9 29 5 n/a n/a 0 776
1993 832 5 10 29 0 n/a n/a 0 876
1994 862 7 13 36 2 n/a n/a 0 920
1995 636 1 15 22 1 n/a n/a 0 675
1996 636 1 15 22 1 n/a n/a 0 675
1997 595 1 13 21 1 n/a n/a 0 631
1998 606 2 10 25 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1999 574 7 11 28 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2000 537 8 13 26 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2001 484 6 14 27 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2002 503 12 15 31 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2003 503 12 15 31 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2004 477 12 17 29 5 n/a n/a 0 540
2005 428 13 15 34 3 n/a n/a 0 493
2006 402 11 15 32 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2007 400 10 11 37 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2008 411 11 14 34 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2009 405 6 10 32 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2010 386 5 9 26 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2011 359 2 10 46 0 0 16 0 433
2012 353 2 10 45 0 0 20 0 430
2013 345 2 9 45 0 0 17 0 418
2014 357 1 11 57 0 0 16 0 442
2015 379 2 12 47 0 0 15 0 455
2016 348 1 12 64 0 0 16 0 441
2017 310 1 11 58 0 0 20 0 400
2018 294 1 14 52 1 0 16 0 378
2019 305 1 10 39 0 0 16 0 371
2020 307 0 11 47 1 0 17 0 383
2021 280 2 16 46 1 0 20 0 365
2022 296 2 15 58 0 0 18 0 389
2023 318 2 8 48 0 1 23 0 400

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 Ute Meadows Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 717 29.0 24.7 n/a
1989 824 35.7 23.0 0.2
1990 931 39.1 23.8 0.4
1991 648 26.6 24.3 0.3
1992 776 31.9 24.3 1.3
1993 876 37.0 23.7 1
1994 920 39.8 23.1 0.4
1995 675 27.7 24.4 0.7
1996 675 27.7 24.4 0.7
1997 631 28.0 22.5 0.8
1998 643 27.5 23.4 0.8
1999 620 28.4 21.8 1.5
2000 584 26.0 22.5 2.7
2001 532 25.8 20.6 1.1
2002 561 28.9 19.4 2.9
2003 561 28.9 19.4 2.9
2004 540 27.3 19.8 3.7
2005 493 26.0 19.0 4.5
2006 461 27.4 16.8 5.9
2007 459 25.7 17.9 5.9
2008 471 27.7 17.0 7.4
2009 453 26.8 16.9 6.2
2010 426 22.5 18.9 8.7
2011 433 21.8 19.8 9.2
2012 430 23.5 18.2 10
2013 418 23.8 17.5 11.5
2014 442 23.1 19.0 10.4
2015 455 23.0 19.7 9.5
2016 441 25.0 17.6 11.1
2017 400 21.2 18.7 10.5
2018 378 20.0 18.8 10.8
2019 371 18.9 19.6 12.4
2020 383 23.7 16.0 8.4
2021 365 25.0 14.5 11.8
2022 389 23.5 16.5 12.6
2023 400 24.9 16.0 11.5

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 Ute Meadows Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 717 29.0 24.7 n/a
1989 824 35.7 23.0 0.2
1990 931 39.1 23.8 0.4
1991 648 26.6 24.3 0.3
1992 776 31.9 24.3 1.3
1993 876 37.0 23.7 1
1994 920 39.8 23.1 0.4
1995 675 27.7 24.4 0.7
1996 675 27.7 24.4 0.7
1997 631 28.0 22.5 0.8
1998 643 27.5 23.4 0.8
1999 620 28.4 21.8 1.5
2000 584 26.0 22.5 2.7
2001 532 25.8 20.6 1.1
2002 561 28.9 19.4 2.9
2003 561 28.9 19.4 2.9
2004 540 27.3 19.8 3.7
2005 493 26.0 19.0 4.5
2006 461 27.4 16.8 5.9
2007 459 25.7 17.9 5.9
2008 471 27.7 17.0 7.4
2009 453 26.8 16.9 6.2
2010 426 22.5 18.9 8.7
2011 433 21.8 19.8 9.2
2012 430 23.5 18.2 10
2013 418 23.8 17.5 11.5
2014 442 23.1 19.0 10.4
2015 455 23.0 19.7 9.5
2016 441 25.0 17.6 11.1
2017 400 21.2 18.7 10.5
2018 378 20.0 18.8 10.8
2019 371 18.9 19.6 12.4
2020 383 23.7 16.0 8.4
2021 365 25.0 14.5 11.8
2022 389 23.5 16.5 12.6
2023 400 24.9 16.0 11.5

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 Ute Meadows Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,755
2020 $11,332
2021 $12,381
2022 $13,213
2023 $14,982

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ute Meadows Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 110th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 196th of 933 Elementary schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ute Meadows Elementary School)53.255.7
 2.5%
   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 (Ute Meadows Elementary School)58.354.1
 4.2%
   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 (Ute Meadows Elementary School)82.470.5
 11.9%
   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 (Ute Meadows Elementary School)65.354.1
 11.2%
   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 (Ute Meadows Elementary School)44.246.4
 2.2%
   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 (Ute Meadows Elementary School)74.563.6
 10.9%
   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 (Ute Meadows Elementary School)55.835.7
 20.1%
   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 (Ute Meadows Elementary School)72.163.3
 8.8%
   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 (Ute Meadows Elementary School)60.648.3
 12.3%
   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 Students371400
 7.8%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian108
 20%
Hispanic3948
 23.1%
Pacific Islander01
White305318
 4.3%
Two or More Races1623
 43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.4%11.5%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ute Meadows Elementary School

Students at Ute Meadows Elementary School are 80% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Ute Meadows Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Deer Creek Middle School
High : Chatfield High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 400 students attended Ute Meadows Elementary School.

Yes. Ute Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 7.2% of Colorado elementary schools.


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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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